William Shakespeare visited a sophomore advanced English class at Ada High School on Wednesday.
Representing the English bard was former Ohio Northern University assistant professor of acting, John Robert Armstrong, who returned to Ada this week for a visit.
The 23 students in the class taught by Melody Veltri discovered that though the playwright died over 400 years ago, he left us with many phrases common in today’s vernacular.
Consider: Mum’s the word, something was dead as a doornail, too much of a good thing, seen better days, and, all Greek to me. Thank Mr. Shakespeare for these.
Ada council has one more reading to go on its annexation of land on the northwest portion of the village.
The second reading passed on April 2 and the final reading is on the April 16 agenda. A map of the annexation area is above this story.
The land is on the north side of County Road 44.
Following the final reading is a 30-day waiting period before the land can be annexed into the village.
The council held a special meeting to discuss terms of employment on April 9. The meeting, lasting about 70 minutes in executive session end with no action taken.
The Ohio Northern University Department of Theatre Arts will present the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” from Thursday through Sunday, April 11 through April 14 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 11, April 12 and April 13, with 2 p.m. matinee performances on April 13 and April 14. The performance is being underwritten by Quest Federal Credit Union.
“Young Frankenstein” is based on the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy film, which is an affectionate parody of the classic 1930s horror film.
The Icon, looking both ways, when crossing the tracks in downtown Ada, spotted someone walking the track. This viewpoint offers an interesting perspective on the artistic vanishing point.
Two local fundraisers and one special event involve the local Biker Strong Association, according to Keara Downing.
April 14 Blessing of the bikes
The first-ever blessing of the bikes is at noon, Sunday, April 14, at 701 N. Main St., Alger. Smoking Joe Carl will officiate. All bikes receive a free memorabilia decal.
April 14 benefit for Rowen
Following this is an event at The Roadhouse, 19570 County Road 230, Mt. Victory, to benefit Rowen, a 3-year-old who is battling cancer.
