Officers of the Ada High School Future Farmers of America in 1993 were, from left, Aaron McDougle, student advisor; Chad Goodwin, treasurer; Angie Hoffman, president; Chad Hazelton, secretary; Crystal Sharrock, Vice President; Joel Klingler, chaplain; Chip LaRue, sentinel and Trish Long, reporter.
By Mindy M. Lause, RN Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department
Recent legislation has proven to be effective for trafficked persons. The Trafficking Victims’ Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 created the first comprehensive federal law to address human trafficking. The TVPA introduced a practical approach: prevent trafficking through public awareness, protecting victims of trafficking and prosecuting traffickers. Ohio’s Human Trafficking Law (ORC 2905.32) further defined trafficked persons to include minors and individuals with developmental disabilities.
If given the opportunity, Martrina Parks wouldn't change a thing. Even though the path wasn't clear or devoid of bumps along the way, she wouldn't go back and course correct. Everything Parks has gone through has made her into the player and leader she is today.
Parks isn't like many of teammates or opponents. She didn't gravitate toward the sport of basketball at a very young age.
Parks began her athletic endeavors in the competitive cheer world. It wasn't until middle school when Parks' father encouraged her to give basketball a try.
While post moves and ball-handling skills would come eventually, one thing was evidently clear from the beginning.
Matt Gossman was elected president of the Ada school board in 2020, during its reorganization meeting held Jan. 9. He replaced Amy Mullins, who was elected vice-president for 2020.
Several additional new year appointments followed.
The board set meeting dates as the third of each month at 6 p.m. with meetings to take place in the board office of the 1971 wing of the schools.
Among other action involving 2020, the board designated the Kenton Times as the official newspaper for the board notices.
The following board committee assignments were approved:
No snow. Temperatures rising in the day above freezing. The grass is even green. What gives? January is not the winter month we expected. For proof, here are two ONU students jogging in what might otherwise be a snow-filled ground.
