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Just in time for Christmas: Elementary book fair Dec. 3 to 7

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 29, 2012

An elementary book fair, just in time for Christmas, takes place in the Ada school media center Monday through Friday, Dec. 3-7.

Book fair hours follow:

Monday: 12-3 p.m.
Tuesday: 12-4 p.m.
Wednesday: 12-5 p.m.
Thursday: 12-6 p.m. (with a family event from 6:30 -8:30 p.m.)
Friday: 12-7 p.m.

On Thursday, Dec. 6, will be the grades 4-5 musical performance at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.The Book fair will be at the 7 p.m. performance.

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Ada HS students need permission slips to leave school grounds for lunch Dec. 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 29, 2012

Attention Ada High School students (grades 9-12): You will be allowed to leave school grounds for lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 11:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. provided a completed permission slip has to be turned into the office by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12.

If a student did not receive a permission slip, one is available in the high school office. Turn permission slips into the HSO.

This is for all Ada HS students students, except those involved in Varsity Singers, Cheerleaders, and JV and Varsity girls and boys basketball. Those students will need to stay and serve at the Senior Citizen’s Luncheon on Dec. 12th.

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This weekend - last chance to watch ONU Holiday Spectacular

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 29, 2012

Did you miss the Ada performance of the ONU Holiday Spectacular?

No problem. Lima performances at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center are Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30; Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. All tickets are $5 and are available at the Freed Center Box Office and at any Kewpee location in Lima.

This holiday show has become a tradition to many patrons and area residents over the years. It gets everyone in the holiday spirit with its famous characters and familiar tunes. This year will introduce a few new characters and some new holiday favorites. Don’t miss the opportunity to join in the fun.

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Rushton, Roux score in double figures in 67-56 men's basketball loss to No. 16-ranked Wooster

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Junior Branden Rushton scored a game-high 22 points and sophomore Isaiah Roux added 13 points to lead Ohio Northern in a 67-56 men's basketball loss to No. 16-ranked Wooster Wednesday night at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears fall to 4-2 with the loss, while the Scots improve to 4-1.

Northern came out of the lockerroom cold in the second half, making just 1 of its first 10 shots as Wooster turned a 28-all tie into a 44-31 advantage with 11:26 left in the game.

Wooster's lead grew to as large as 52-37 with 6:43 remaining when the Polar Bears began to rally.

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Kiwanis Club will make donation to ReStore Beacon Fund

Posted by Lindsay Steiner on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

President Myrna McCurdy called the 9th meeting (November 27th) of the 2012–2013 Ada Kiwanis year to order at 12:00 noon at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.
 

Allie Puntel and Katie Lorson, ONU Circle K were welcomed as guests.
  

In business:

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Women's Basketball ranked No. 24 D3hoops.com poll; receives votes in USA Today Sports Top 25 Coaches Poll

Posted by Lindsay Steiner on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team is ranked No. 24 in the first D3hoops.com poll and received votes in the second weekly USA Today Sports Coaches Poll on Wednesday.

In the D3hoops.com poll, Northern received 80 points which was good for a No. 24 ranking.

DePauw (Ind.) is ranked No. 1, OAC foe Mount Union is ranked No. 2 and UW-Stevens Point rounds out the top three.

In the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, Northern received six votes in voting conducted by nine head coaches across Division III.

DePauw (Ind.) owns the top ranking, followed by Mount Union and Calvin (Mich.).

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No. 5 Men's Soccer to make first appearance in NCAA III tournament semifinals

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The No. 5 Ohio Northern's men soccer team will make the program's first ever appearance in the Final Four on Friday against No. 7 Williams (Mass.) at 2:30 pm EST at Blossom Soccer Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.

In the other semifinal, No.1 Messiah (Pa.) will face No. 2 Loras (Ia.) at noon EST.

The Polar Bears have had an impressive run through the NCAA III Tournament, knocking off three Top 10 teams. In the First Round, ONU defeated Thomas More (Ky.) by a 1-0 score.

Northern was then victorious over No. 6 Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) by a 3-1 score in the Second Round.

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Cancer Center hosts I Can Cope Programs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center (BVRCC) is hosting a series of American Cancer Society “I Can Cope®” events that will be held from 6 p.m.  to 7:30 p.m. at the Birchaven Club House, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.

Upcoming dates and topics include:

Thursday, December 13 – Understanding Cancer Treatments
Thursday, February 14 – Managing the Effects of Illness and Treatment
Thursday, April 11 – Keeping Well in Mind and Body
Thursday, June 13  – Communicating Concerns and Feelings

Registration is required and can be made through the American Cancer Society by calling 1.800.227.2345. A light dinner will be provided.

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New Ada Public Library Director "has a thing for books"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library’s new director, says she’s read “To Kill A Mockingbird” so many times that she can’t count the number.

She also likes books written by Jane Austin and John Steinbeck, and poems by Walt Whitman. Her first-ever job was at age 10 as a volunteer in a library.

“I’ve always been comfortable with books,” she said. Sounds as if she’s found her niche as the new director of the Ada Public Library.

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Apollo holiday craft show Dec. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Christmas at Apollo Craft Show is being held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.  Admission is $2, children under 12 are free.  Lunch will be available.

The Craft Show features over 150 crafters. In addition to one of the largest selections of crafts around, the floral students at Apollo will have many arrangements that will be for sale in Apollo's Floral Shop during the show.

All proceeds are used to support Apollo student club community service projects. Apollo has several student clubs including: HOSA,  BPA, FCCLA, Student Council, FFA, and Skills USA.

For information about the craft show, please call 419.998.2917.

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