The countdown to a Thanksgiving break at Ada schools is underway. Several activities, however take place in the school before the break.
Parent-teacher conferences span two days. The first is Monday, Nov. 25, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. The second is on a no-school day, Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Elementary school book fair is open from Wednesday, Nov. 20, to Tuesday, Nov. 26. Every purchase from the book fair earns rewards for the school. Hours are:
Wednesday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
That's Ada on the big screen. Ada High School varsity cheerleaders -– still the Bulldogs – became the Cleveland Cavaliers cheerleaders for a day this past weekend. The group appeared at a Cavs game. (Photos from Ada Bulldogs Facebook)
Note: Ada's next blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, at Community Health Professionals.
By Barbara Lockard
At a jewelry party in 1984, a woman asked Chris Gibson why she wasn’t working with the local Red Cross. Gibson gave it some thought and applied to be a volunteer. The rest is truly history.
At age 87, Gibson has logged 35 years as Ada’s Bloodmobile coordinator. She’ll turn over the volunteer position to Mary Hackworth this month.
“I’ll be around at the November and January blood drives,” said Gibson. “But I’ll only step in if I’m needed.”
Ohio Northern University Archives will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Heterick Memorial Library, Room 301, according to Matt Francis, archivist.
"Visitors will learn more about ONU history and how we serve students, faculty, staff and friends of Ohio Northern," said Francis.
"During the event you will be able to participate in a 'behind the scenes' tour of the Archives, interact with historic materials, meet your friendly neighborhood archivist, and enjoy a free snack," he said.
In addition, all attendees can enter a drawing to win a $10 gift card for COSI at Northern.
Ada Presbyterian Church hosts a holiday supper and auction on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 5:30 p.m. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. The supper includes soups, salad and desserts.
The suggested donation for the evening is $6 for adults and $3 for children (ages 3-12). Part of the proceeds will go toward mission projects.
Nathan E. Avery, 48, died on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at the Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1971, to Ralph E. and Linda K. (Montague) Avery, Jr., they survive in Alger.
Nathan worked for Eagle Coach in Cincinnati as a finish inspector. He attended the Alger Assembly of God Church. Nathan was a U.S. navy veteran who served during the Gulf War on the USS Hunley. He received his associate degree in Quality Control from Rhodes State College.
Nathan is also survived by his two daughters: Eliza Ruby Page Avery and Eris Jade Faith Avery both of Wapakoneta; a brother, Travis J. Avery of Lima; and two nephews.
