About 150 people attended the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony on campus on Wednesday. Among those making comments were (from left) Dr. Dan DiBiasio, ONU president; Dr. John Phillip Lomax, professor of history; and Prof. David Retterer, mayor. The program was held near the statue of Henry Solomon Lehr, university founder and Civil War veteran. CLICK FOR MORE PHOTOS OF THE CEREMONY. (Photos by Monty Siekerman)
Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
About 150 people attended the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony on campus on Wednesday.
Among those making comments were (from left) Dr. Dan DiBiasio, ONU president; Dr. John Phillip Lomax, professor of history; and Prof. David Retterer, mayor.
The program was held near the statue of Henry Solomon Lehr, university founder and Civil War veteran.
Members of the color guard of the Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381 posted the colors.
By Monty Siekerman
Two local churches helped about 40 ONU students NOT eat last weekend.
As part of the religious life program on campus, the students volunteered not to eat for 30 hours to partially experience what its like to go hungry. And, the $700 they saved from not buying food went to World Vision.
The fast ended with a spaghetti dinner at the First Presbyterian Church.
During the fast, students were occupied on campus and at the First Baptist Church with time for worship, service projects, and games.
If hummingbirds beat their wings 200 times a second, then these percussion players come in a close second with their speedy handiwork on xylophone (Chang Tong) and marimba (CJ Lavengood, Georgia Snelling, Audrey Livingston). Their song received a standing ovation from the 150 people who attended the fall instrumental ensembles concert Monday evening in Presser Hall. The hour-long program also featured the brass ensemble, woodwind choir, horn ensemble, flute choir, and percussion ensemble. (Michael J. Ayers photograph)
The 18th annual Ada Festival of Trees takes place from Sunday through Friday, Nov. 15-20, hosted by Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.
SPONSORSHIP FORM AT BOTTOM OF STORY.
Individuals, businesses and organizations are invited to participate in several ways, according to Deb Curlis.
• Decorate a tree or wreath for auction
• Make a holiday decoration for auction
• Donate an item for raffle
• Provide a tray of homemade cookies
• Volunteer as a host or hostess
• Make a monetary donation
