The Ohio Northern University Department of English continues its 2014 Fall Reading Series with authors Christopher DeWeese and Heather Christle in the Elzay Gallery of Art on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
DeWeese is the author of “The Black Forest” and the chapbooks “Fireproof Swan” and “Maneuvers.” His poems have appeared in publications such as Boston Review, Crazyhorse, Fence and Tin House. Currently an assistant professor of poetry at Wright State University, DeWeese has also taught at Agnes Scott College, Emory University and Smith College.
James "Jim" L. Lewis, 72, of Ada died at 9:35 p.m. Dec. 1, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Beaverdam to the late Charles and LaVaun Reeder Lewis. On July 27, 1963, he married Betty Gaiffe and she survives.
He retired after 30 years from Ohio Northern University where he worked as a purchasing agent. He was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and a veteran of the Navy during the Cuban missile crisis.
Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes will hold its 11th annual Remembrance Service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home, 311 E. Lima Ave., Ada.
Families interested in attending are asked to respond with their deceased loved one's name, the year of death and list those who will be attending by Dec. 8.
How fast has this school year passed us! It's the first week of December and there's lots happening in Ada schools. Here's a calendar update from the school website:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Dec. 2nd Picture Retakes Dec. 3rd Sophomore Leadership Dec. 5th Permission slips are due for Open Lunch for Senior Citizens Luncheon Dec. 10th Senior Citizens Luncheon Dec. 21st to Jan. 2, 2015 Christmas Break Jan. 5th School classes resume
