Ada Public Library board of trustees will hold their final meeting of 2021 at 9 a.m. on Monday, December 13. Minutes of trustee meetings for 2021 and 2020 can be accessed at https://adalibrary.org/content/meeting-minutes.
Board of Trustees members:
President Bethany Spieth
Vice President Noah Ristau
Secretary Jamie Wills
Non-Office Member Erin Chrissobolis
Non-Office Member Connie Fleming
Non-Office Member Steve Johnson
Non-Office Member Ann Hamilton
Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St., Phone: (419) 634-5246
Omicron is the fifteenth letter in the Greek alphabet. In astronomy, omicron designates the fifteenth star in a constellation group. The constellation Andromeda includes the star Omicron Andromedae that is approximately 692 light-years from Earth.
In 1662, astronomer Johannes Hevelius renamed the star Mira because it acted like no other star. Mira in Latin is translated as wonderful or astonishing. Mira is predicted to be visible at its maximum brightness again on July 16, 2022.
Keith Bolen, age 64, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 27, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Curtis and Bonnie (Conley) Bolen. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in McGuffey. Keith was previously married to Yolanda Bolen, they were divorced and she survives in Ada. His life partner Paula Barkley survives in Ada.
The Ada boys basketball team lost to visiting Fort Jennings 60-35 Saturday night, November 27, one day after opening the season with a buzzer-beating win.
Musketeer freshman Jarron Swick poured in a game-high 24 points to lead the visitors to victory.
Ada fell to 1-1 with the non-league defeat, while FJ evened its mark at 1-1 with the win.
"They were the tougher, more physical team," said Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "They had a tough loss the night before and came in ready. We were not eager.
Do you have a favorite holiday album from the vinyl music era? Retro Music owner Chad Smith's choice is John Denver & The Muppets: A Christmas Together. The Icon thinks that's "far out!"
Following November "shopping holidays," Elder Victim Ministry has coordinated a December 1 "Credit Check Wednesday" program. Individuals can go to participating financial institutions to access their credit report for free.
“In working with identity theft or scam victims, we’ve observed that most have not checked their credit report,” said Elysia Bush, Director of Elder Victim Ministry (EVM), a program of Crime Victim Services. According to the Federal Trade Commission, it’s important to check your credit report to guard against fraud and identity theft.
Four financial institutions, including 15 branches in the area, are participating this year:
