Tada the Magician enchanted students at Southern Local Elementary School during his visit Nov. 5 as part of the school’s first quarterly attendance reward. The show’s theme was “Be A Buddy, Not A Bully,” and it was for students who missed two days or less of school during the first quarter. Officials said they saw a 17-percent increase in attendance over the previous year while the kindergarten class has also made a great improvement. (Submitted photo)