Ohio Northern University is hosting a “Summer Sounds Choral Festival” for elementary-age students (from second to sixth grades) on the campus of ONU from June 25-29.
Summer Sounds Choral Festival is a half-day choral experience (8:45 a.m. to noon) in which campers learn choral repertoire and performance techniques, develop their musical skills through movement and music games, and attend special classes with instruments. Experienced music teachers teach all classes, and ONU music majors serve as counselors. The week culminates with a concert highlighting the skills the children have learned throughout the week.
Graveside services for Robert Charles Bob Ferguson will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Preston Cemetery in Alger by the Amvets Post 1994 of Kenton.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger.
He died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at his nephew’s residence in Alger.
He was born Nov. 9, 1949 in Vicco, Ky., to Chalmers and Elizabeth (Crace) Ferguson. His father and step-mother, Chalmers and Phyllis Ferguson, survive in Mount Pleasant and his mother preceded him in death.
Services for Lori J. Boyette will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Alger by Pastor Mark Andreasen. Burial will be in Roundhead Cemetery.
Friends may call 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the church.
She died at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born Jan. 4, 1960 in Lima to Adam Francis and Doris (Baughman) Edens and they preceded her in death.
Surviving are a brother, Michael V. (Barbara) Edens of Quincy; three sisters, Carolyn J. Courtney of Alger, Judith A. (Thomas) Lawrence of Huntsville and Susan Jan (Tony) Caldwell of Cardington.
Lori J Boyette
Visitation: Thursday, May 10
11:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Assembly of God Church
7050 State Route 235
Alger
Service: Thursday, May 10
1:00 PM
Assembly of God Church
7050 State Route 235
Alger
James E. Austin
Visitation: Saturday, May 12
2:00 PM until 3:00 PM
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Alger
Service: Saturday, May 12
3:00 PM
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Alger
The Inn at ONU will host a 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 9, wine and food pairing event, featuring an outstanding selection of fine wins nd food. Cost is $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Reservations are required and may be made by calling The Inn at 419-772-2500.
Several Ada High School end-of-year traditions continue in a few weeks.
The high school baccalaureat is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, in English Chapel on the Ohio Northern Unversity campus.
Ada High School commenement is Sunday, May 27, in the high school auditorium.
The Ada High School alumni banquet is at 5:40 p.m., Saturday, June 2, in the school cafeteria and auditorium. The building opens at 4 p.m. of the event.
The No. 24-ranked Ohio Northern softball team received an at-large bid to the 2012 NCAA Division III Tournament.
The Polar Bears (26-11) received the No. 2 seed in the Alma (Mich.) Regional and will face seventh-seeded Penn State-Behrend (26-13) in the first round on Thursday at 4 pm.
Ohio Northern won its fourth consecutive Ohio Athletic Conference Regular Season title with a 14-3 league record and finished runner-up at the OAC Tournament in Ada Friday and Saturday.
This also marks the fourth consecutive NCAA Tournamernt appearance for Ohio Northern.
Riley Creek Baptist Church is offering Vacation Bible School, Sunday to Wednesday, June 10 -13 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
The children will enjoy music, games, crafts, snacks, and Bible lessons. The program is free. The church is located at 4950 Township Road 27, Bluffton. The phone number is 419-326-6361. Email [email protected] or see the church Facebook page for more information.
Michael Milks, of Ada, is the 2012 recipient of the Cardinal health Generations Rx Champions Award for excellence in community-based prescription drug abuse prevention.
This award recognizes a pharmacist for his work in combating prescription drug abuse. The award honors a pharmacist who has demonstrated outstanding commitment within the pharmacy community to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse.
