The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Cottonwood Road in McGuffey on Thursday afternoon, providing help to a family of six.
The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of two adults and four children for immediate needs including temporary lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits of personal hygiene items, blankets and stuffed animals for the children.
“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.
“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
There will be a College Credit Plus information meeting for parents of students in grades 6-11 at the Ada School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Monday. For more information, see Ad Bulldogs Facebook page.
By Monty Siekerman
This is the fourth and final installment of the adventures of Bi, the little polar bear from the Arctic who came to visit his friend Klondike during an especially cold winter in Ada.
Today, Bi finds King-Horn/Sports Center on campus and is amazed at all the polar bears he found there.
Yes, the athletic complex has roaring, mean-looking bears, then there are some not so scary. He cuddles up to a coed on the bleachers, even finds a polar bear face made of tile on one of the walls.
Ada school language arts teacher, Erica Shadley was recognized by State of Ohio Superintendent of Schools, Paolo DeMaria, for an instructional unit centered on the book, Wonder, by R.J. Palacio.
Recently made into a movie, Wonder tells the story of Augie Pullman, and centers on themes of kindness and acceptance.
State Superintendent DeMaria purchased a grade level set of the sequel, Auggie and Me, in recognition of Shadley’s unit, in which students focused on kindness. (See photo attached)
