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Maps as art on display in Elzay Gallery until Dec. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Marking the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is an extensive display of maps in the Elzay Gallery of Art.

The maps tell the story of death and destruction that hit the Louisiana city on Aug. 29, 2005. Many of those who were displaced and disbursed never returned.

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The display, curated by Jimmy Wilson, is open from 1 to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday until Dec. 13.

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Observations, insights and sightings: Speaking their peace

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

By Monty Siekerman
Demonstrations in Ada are few and far between, as I have observed of the local scene during the past 50 years. So, when I saw a group of people in white coats standing outside the library, I took note, and in true reporter form, began asking questions.

About 45 pharmacy students and a couple of profs were at the library to meet with a staff member from Congressman Bob Latta's office to talk about making pharmacists "providers," as is proposed in a House bill.

The delegation from ONU came prepared...dressed in pharmacy outfits, bullhorn in hand, signs saying what they wanted.

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ONU pharmacy students go on the offensive supporting HB 592

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

By Monty Siekerman

Pharmacy students "demonstrated," more like rallied, at the Ada Public Library on Thursday, wanting Congressman Bob Latta's support of House Bill 592 which would make pharmacists Medicare providers in medically underserved areas such as Hardin county.

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About 45 students and professors were armed with a bullhorn and signs as they waited to meet with LuAnne Cooke, a district representative for Congressman Latta.

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"Demonstration" in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

Pharmacy students "demonstrated," more like rallied, at the Ada Public Library on Thursday, wanting Congressman Bob Latta's support of House Bill 592 which would make pharmacists Medicare providers in medically underserved areas such as Hardin county. See the story below and the column by Monty Siekerman for more details. (Monty Siekerman photo)

 

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Thomas "Skip" Bassitt graduated from Beaverdam High School

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

Thomas "Skip" Edgar Bassitt, 72, of Lecanto, Fla., and formerly of Bluffton died Oct. 21, 2015, at his residence. 

Thomas was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Bluffton to the late Loren "Bill" and Margaret "Peg" (McGuire) Bassitt.  On Aug. 28, 1999, he married Sharen Fuller Bassitt and she survives.

Thomas grew up in Beaverdam and graduated from Beaverdam High School in 1960.  He served in the United States Army from 1960-1963, serving part of his term in Germany.

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Beta Club sponsors Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

Ada school students will observe Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30, sponsored by the Beta Club, according to Tracy Breidenbach, K-8th grade guidance counselor.

Here are the daily themes, which are part of the week:                                              

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