By Monty Siekerman
Members of the Northwest Ohio Theatre Fraternal Association perform at The Inn at ONU on Saturday evening.
About 50 people attended the dinner theatre show that told of a family who lost their Christmas joy until they were visited by a an ancient, wise, and witty spirit who healed them.
The thespians recently presented "Shadows of Poe" at The Inn in October.
The group may return next summer for another dinner theatre performance. Acting out a scene are (from left) Nick Hyber of Lima, Debbie Briggs of Lima, Jonathon Hodges of Lima, and Joe Maurer of Delphos. Kedryn Roeter of Findlay is director.
FROM ONU FACEBOOK - Bear Ambassadors from left, junior Hannah Starcher and senior Autumn Klingler wrap Christmas gifts in the Office of Admissions in Weber Hall.
Since 1990, members of the Ohio Northern University Support Staff Association have helped give names of area children in need to ONU staff, faculty and organizations.
This year the University helped 170 children.
The toys and clothing are distributed by Helping Hands Outreach Ministries in Kenton.
By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Schools winter concert featured many bands and choirs on Monday evening in the school auditorium. It was SRO in the auditorium with the overflow crowd of family and friends waiting in the cafeteria until their student was on stage.
Here, the fifth grade band leads off the concert with "Old King Wenceslas," "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," and "Jingle Bells."
The 5th, 6th, 7/8th and High School Bands performed, as well as 6th, 7/8th, Concert Choir, and Varsity Singers.
By Jon Umphress
The Ada Kiwanis and the Ada Rotary Clubs met together on Dec. 13 at Community Health Professionals for their annual Christmas luncheon/auction.
Ada Kiwanis President Tom Kier welcomed all members and guests and thanked them for joining in the annual pre-Christmas tradition.
In brief Kiwanis business, Secretary Bill Fuller presented Perfect Attendance awards to Ada Kiwanians for the 2015-2016 administrative year.
By Monty Siekerman
Four Ada residents completed a Tree Academy course and received certificate of bachelor at the Ada Depot on Wednesday.
Completing the course were (from left) Jamie Hall, Cheryl Greer, Jim Neiswander, and Rob Mix. The course is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources division of forestry.
Fourteen local residents, mostly members of the tree commission, have now completed the course which includes information about tree care, urban forestry, local government, public relations and other topics.
A lunch preceded the graduation ceremony at the depot.
