By Monty Siekerman
Today is Halloween in most parts of the nation, but in Ohio local authorities decide when to have trick or treat. Ada had three major events last week in observance of Halloween. But the folks at the Ada Public Library want to wish you Happy Halloween on the REAL date...today, the 31st.
On Monday, those who attended a special program at the library received a paper sack as they entered the darkened meeting room. The sack contained a rats tail and other ghoulish items, so they were told. Spider rings, nasal strips, plastic eyeballs and bones were included in the small sack. It was all part of a party for 6-12th graders.
A regional holiday tradition will again take center stage with the 24th edition of Ohio Northern University’s “The ONU Holiday Spectacular” musical extravaganza.
The show will be presented in ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, Nov. 16 and Nov.17, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Nov. 17. It also will be presented at the Lima Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.
I am writing in support of the Ada Exempted Village Schools’ 2.9 mill permanent improvement levy that will face the Ada voters on November 6, 2018.
As a RENEWAL tax, this five-year levy is not a new tax nor a tax increase. The purpose of this tax is to provide permanent improvements for the school district. By definition, this includes assets or site improvements which will last longer than five years. Therefore, this levy is not permitted to be used for general operations, including salaries and benefits.
By Monty Siekerman
Some people sell pies, this young lady sells bricks.
Emily Baker, a student intern in the ONU advancement office, offers bricks for sale for $50 each. The bricks are from Clark Hall, which was demolished last summer.
Clark served as a residence hall for many years and those who lived there at one time were the prime purchasers. The bricks serve as a fond memory of Clark, and certainly are a permanent memento.
Emily sold the inscribed bricks at the activities tent at Homecoming last weekend. If you missed your chance to buy one, call the advancement office at 419-772-2035.
By Monty Siekerman
The Blue Star Mothers are asking for your help in two ways.
• They have placed a large box in the Ada High School office hoping that members of the community will fill it with gifts to make Christmas happier for those in the military service who are serving overseas.
• Also, they would like to be informed of the names of the men and women from Hardin County who currently are stationed in a foreign land.
