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Maps as art on display in Elzay Gallery until Dec. 13

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Marking the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is an extensive display of maps in the Elzay Gallery of Art.

The maps tell the story of death and destruction that hit the Louisiana city on Aug. 29, 2005. Many of those who were displaced and disbursed never returned.

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The display, curated by Jimmy Wilson, is open from 1 to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday until Dec. 13.

Kiwanis serve 300 satisfied customers

About 300 diners left the Kiwanis Club annual spaghetti dinner with full bellies Thursday evening at the school.

Serving bread sticks are (from left) Matt Crawford, Heather Cox and Harold Friesner. Profits go to service projects. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Ghosts, goblins and kids

Ghosts, goblins and kids. Scattered among an intricate Halloween display are (from left,) Kaitlyn Bowden, Jaden Leal, Cash Alger, Kiera Cash, and Jasmine Oates. Paul and Ruth Lawrence, 610 S. Johnson, have been putting out a Halloween display for more than 30 years, adding to it each year. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Preview of things to come - this Halloween in Ada

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

Here's a preview revealing some interesting dressed-up youngsters who may be ringing your doorbell on Ada trick-or-treat night.

Klondike, ONU's mascot, welcomes more than 500 kids and parents to Halloween in the ONU residence halls on Tuesday evening. Trick or Treat on campus is a cinch for kids to fill their sacks with candy in short order by going from room to room in 12 residence halls.

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• Youngsters (from left) Laliyah Conley, Laevaeh Conley, Malaysia Brisco with Wendy Conley and Maurice Brisco.3

ReStore discussion on Monday

Death is not a topic one wants to think about, but preparing for the eventual can be helpful for family members.

Funeral planning was the topic discussed by three local experts on Monday evening at a community event at ReStore.

From left are Bruce Neely, funeral director; Claudia Crawford with Community Health Professionals hospice; and Mike Hood, attorney. (Monty Siekerman photo)

University of Findlay dedicates Catherine Freed Galleria

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From left: UF President Katherine Fell, past UF Board of Trustees member Dr. Richard Beckett, Dr. DeBow Freed; and ONU President Dr. Daniel DiBiasio. Mrs. Freed was unable to make it to the ceremony.

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum dedicated the Catherine Freed Galleria in the museum on Oct. 14.

The galleria is an existing wall near the entrance that features a variety of artwork and corresponding books. The work displayed changes approximately every month to correspond with museum events, conferences and holidays, and to showcase newly acquired pieces.

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