Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse [email protected]
December, 1960, the revision of Ada ordination for maintenance of “peace and good order," brought to light some old laws that may surprise the younger generation - and that could still prove costly to offenders.
• One provided a $1 fine for anyone over 14 years old who uses profanely the name of God, Jesus Christ, or the Holy Ghost. Complaints of such an offense must be made within 10 days, and each offense is punishable by a $1 fine.
Deb Curlis, fundraising coordinator for Community Health Professionals, holds the youngest attendee of Thursday's hospice fundraiser. She is one-month-old Emma Grace, daughter of Josh and Lisha Wilkerson. The baby's mom is an RN for CHP. This year's event raised close to $6,000 for hospice. The story below provides more details. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
The annual dinner and auction to support Community Health Professionals hospice care raised about $6,000. The event was held on Thursday evening in McIntosh Center ballroom.
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All manner of goods were auctioned, including a golf package (replete with an umbrella), a Lions Club scoop of mulch, stays at The Inn and other hotels, and much more.
Deb starts pounding the pavement throughout northwest Ohio at the beginning of the year to come up with fantastic packages for people to bid on.
