By Monty Siekerman
The crowd was somber. For good reason. The topic was drugs and the devastating effect they are having on our community and nation.
Six dead in Hardin County already this year. Four suspected drug overdose deaths in Allen County in 24 hours this week. More deaths in America from drugs than vehicle crashes last year - 50,000 people went to their graves because of illicit drugs.
Jenna Morrison, however, told a story of hope. She is a recovering addict. Recovering hasn't been easy, it's mighty hard, but with her fortitude and family love and support, she is winning the battle to stay clean.
April is full of events at the Ada schools. Here's an update on some of these activities from the Ada school website:
Ada High School students will director a play this spring featuring junior high students. For students interested in trying out for a role, auditions are before school at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 13. There are a limited number of roles, Talk to Austin or Allison for more information.
MUD HENS: There will be a fan bus going to watch the varsity baseball team play in Toledo at the home of the Mud Hens. The sign-up sheet will be in office.
Autism- a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior.
April is World Autism Month, and Ada schools Light It Up Blue in recognition.
From the Ada Bulldog Facebook - Ada's elementary students spent the week bringing autism awareness and acceptance to students, faculty and staff, through decorating rooms and holding a spirit week.
Meghan Harmon, second grade teacher, and Sherry Miller, speech therapist, who have promoted autism awareness in Ada school district coordinated the efforts.
Due to the number of closings this school year, the last day of school for grades K-11 has been moved to May 30. This will also be a 2-hour early dismissal. There is no school on May 29 for Memorial Day.
Should there be any additional closings, we will add additional days of school after May 30 until all necessary days are completed.
The current U.S. administration’s emphasis on coal could mean jobs and industries coming soon to the Ada-Bluffton area, although not all residents are excited about it.
One of northwestern Ohio’s untouched economic payloads is an enormous vein of Anthracite coal stretching from Sidney to Bowling Green. The coal lies beneath the pumped out natural gas and oil fields, which boomed here in the 1890s.
According to the U.S. Survey of Geology, the coal is about 200 feet under the soil. The northwestern Ohio vein was never mined because of the expense involved and because it was under oil and gas fields.
