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New and small farm college program starts in January

Evening classes at OSU-Lima
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, December 16, 2016

Are you a small farm landowner wondering what to do with your acreage?  

Are you interested in exploring options for land uses but not sure where to turn or how to begin?  

Have you considered adding an agricultural or horticultural enterprise but you just aren’t sure of what is required from an equipment, labor, and/or management perspective?  

Are you looking for someplace to get some basic farm information?  

If you or someone you know answered yes to any of these questions, then the Ohio State University Extension New and Small Farm College program may be just what you are looking for.

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Advice for relieving holiday headaches is not child’s play

Holidays can be stressful
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, December 16, 2016

With family outings and new routines, the holidays can be the most stressful season of all, especially when it comes to families managing children. Ohio Northern University Department of Education faculty member Adrienne Goss, Ph.D., has tips to relieve some of that tension.

“Holiday activities can be challenging because they often get children out of their comfort zone,” says Goss, assistant professor of education. “While many of the activities and events are tailored toward adults, they are not necessarily children-friendly events.”

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More than 120 fruit baskets delivered in Ada on Dec. 20

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 16, 2016

More than 120 fruit baskets will be delivered on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20, to senior citizens, shut-ins, and people with disabilities.

Members of the Ada Church of Christ and First United Methodist Church will distribute the baskets to those living at home, Yorktown Apartments, Vancrest, Mennonite Memorial Home and elsewhere, according to Dana Walters. She has headed the project for many years.

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When Ada Kiwanis and Rotary get together

Santa and his chief elf show up at the meeting
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 15, 2016

By Jon Umphress
The Ada Kiwanis and the Ada Rotary Clubs met together on Dec. 13 at Community Health Professionals for their annual Christmas luncheon/auction.

Ada Kiwanis President Tom Kier welcomed all members and guests and thanked them for joining in the annual pre-Christmas tradition.

In brief Kiwanis business, Secretary Bill Fuller presented Perfect Attendance awards to Ada Kiwanians for the 2015-2016 administrative year.

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"Starstruck" play performed Sunday at Ada Full Gospel Church

Several events take place Dec. 18 at the church
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 15, 2016

Ada Full Gospel Church will have several programs this Sunday.

The Christmas play, "Starstruck," will be performed during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Santa will visit the Sunday School classes. A candlelight service is set for 6 p.m.

The church is located at 1047 SR 235 north of Ada. Karen and Fred Rarey are the pastors.

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Four residents graduate from Tree Academy

Ada now has 14 residents who have graduted from the course
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 15, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Four Ada residents completed a Tree Academy course and received certificate of bachelor at the Ada Depot on Wednesday.

Completing the course were (from left) Jamie Hall, Cheryl Greer, Jim Neiswander, and Rob Mix. The course is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources division of forestry.

Fourteen local residents, mostly members of the tree commission, have now completed the course which includes information about tree care, urban forestry, local government, public relations and other topics.

A lunch preceded the graduation ceremony at the depot.

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