Finals week at ONU next week may explain the collective sigh you may hear settle over our community! Many students will be leaving their Ada homes to return to their families for the holiday break. Full time residents of Ada may also leave their homes over the holidays for more than a day or two in order to spend time with loved ones in other cities and states.

Returning home to a water situation over the winter months is not the welcome home party anyone wants. Avoid walking into a flooded home or apartment by remembering a few key points:

• Do not turn the heat completely off! Many people think they will save money by turning their heat off prior to leaving for an extended period of time in the winter. However, water pipes inside the residence may then freeze and break, leaving residents with a rough start to the new year.

•  When the weather starts dipping below freezing, leave a small amount of water dripping from your faucets. Remember to do this step if your residence has a history of breaks in the water lines. Allowing a large amount of water to drip is not necessary; often, a drip the size of a pencil lead is sufficient.

The Village Voice
The Village of Ada publishes informational articles about Village policies and services currently offered. These articles are for informational purposes only. Further details and the complete Codified Ordinances may be found on the Village website, www.adaoh.org, or by calling the Village Offices at 419-634-4045.