By Monty Siekerman
Demonstrations in Ada are few and far between, as I have observed of the local scene during the past 50 years. So, when I saw a group of people in white coats standing outside the library, I took note, and in true reporter form, began asking questions.
About 45 pharmacy students and a couple of profs were at the library to meet with a staff member from Congressman Bob Latta's office to talk about making pharmacists "providers," as is proposed in a House bill.
The delegation from ONU came prepared...dressed in pharmacy outfits, bullhorn in hand, signs saying what they wanted.
Pharmacy students "demonstrated," more like rallied, at the Ada Public Library on Thursday, wanting Congressman Bob Latta's support of House Bill 592 which would make pharmacists Medicare providers in medically underserved areas such as Hardin county.
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About 45 students and professors were armed with a bullhorn and signs as they waited to meet with LuAnne Cooke, a district representative for Congressman Latta.
Pharmacy students "demonstrated," more like rallied, at the Ada Public Library on Thursday, wanting Congressman Bob Latta's support of House Bill 592 which would make pharmacists Medicare providers in medically underserved areas such as Hardin county. See the story below and the column by Monty Siekerman for more details. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Thomas "Skip" Edgar Bassitt, 72, of Lecanto, Fla., and formerly of Bluffton died Oct. 21, 2015, at his residence.
Thomas was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Bluffton to the late Loren "Bill" and Margaret "Peg" (McGuire) Bassitt. On Aug. 28, 1999, he married Sharen Fuller Bassitt and she survives.
Thomas grew up in Beaverdam and graduated from Beaverdam High School in 1960. He served in the United States Army from 1960-1963, serving part of his term in Germany.
Ada school students will observe Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30, sponsored by the Beta Club, according to Tracy Breidenbach, K-8th grade guidance counselor.
Here are the daily themes, which are part of the week:
Alice Essinger couldn’t find out-of-print fabric she needed for several quilting projects, so she started her own business.
The story of her Bluffton-based business, Fresh Modern Fabric, is more complicated than that, but it’s close.
Essinger operates an Etsy-based fabric business above the Bluffton Karate Center. The shop’s address is 103 ½ Vine St. (Across Main Street from Greg's Pharmacy.)
Fresh Modern Fabric invites Icon viewers to the shop’s first-ever open house. It is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. Essinger said that in addition to viewing over 1,500 bolts of fabric there will be refreshments and door prizes.
