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May 2013

Ada Public Library book discussion "The Book Thief" on June 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

The Ada Public Library invites Icon viewers to join its discussion of  Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief." The discussion takes place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, in the library.

Here's a brief outline of the plot:

 

"It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .

Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich.

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Buy Local First Hardin County spring scavenger hunt underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is partnering with 29 local businesses and sponsors to kick off a Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt.

The Scavenger Hunt run now through June 3. The Buy Local First Hardin County campaign is a way to educate the community on the benefits of Buying Local. This scavenger hunt is your opportunity to check out and support not only the businesses participating in the hunt, but also all the local businesses in Hardin County.

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Darwin Hauenstein, 100, had local connections

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

Darwin Wilmot Hauenstein, 100, formerly of Allen County died March 25, 2013, at his daughter's home in Descanso, Calif.

He was born in Allen County, Jackson Township, on Dec. 20, 1912, to Lewis C. and Jennie Mae (Stober) Hauenstein.

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Ohio Northern University alumni return this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 30, 2013

It's Ohio Northern University alumni weekend. Here is the schedule of events from the ONU website.

Friday, May 31

Noon
Alumni Reunion Luncheon (McIntosh Center, first floor - Activities Room) Dress - casual

1-6 p.m.
Registration (McIntosh Center, Main Lobby) Upon arrival to campus, have no worries - as long as you can find McIntosh Center, our friendly staff and students will help take care of the rest. Please use the registration area for any questions you may have about anything related to the weekend. We are here to help make this weekend memorable and enjoyable for you.

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ReStore providing summer lunches for Ada youths June 17-July 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 30, 2013

Hey, kids! Let's eat!

Now that school's out for the summer Ada's ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St., invites all Ada area youth under 18 to participate in "Picnic in the Park," this summer.

The lunches offered are part of the Ohio Summer Food Service Program.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a USDA program offered through the Ohio Department of Education that provides nutritious meals and snacks in sites that meet eligibility requirements.

The program has no eligiblity requirements and no registration requirements.

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Alison Steinbrunner named Capital One Academic All-District

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, May 30, 2013

By Andrew Korba

Senior Alison Steinbrunner has been named Capital One Academic All-District 7 for Women's Track & Field/Cross Country, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

This is the third consecutive year the pharmacy major has received this honor.

She will now move on to the national ballot, with first, second and third team All-Americans being selected in June.

Steinbrunner concluded her career with another brilliant season.

In cross country, she won her fourth straight OAC championship and second straight regional title.

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Here's the latest from Ada Kiwanis Club

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, May 29, 2013

President Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order on Tuesday May 28, at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

The birthday of President McCurdy (May 28th) was noted in song.

The birthday of Scott Allison (May 29th) was also noted.

The membership anniversary of Mike Hood (June1, 1981) was also noted.

Member John and Joanne Berg were congratulated on their wedding anniversary. They were wed May 29, 1955.

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Ada native Joshua Rouch receives Cardinal Health Pharmacy Scholarship

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Ohio Northern University student Joshua Rouch, a fifth-year pharmacy major from Ada,  is ONU’s 2013 recipient of the Cardinal Health Pharmacy Scholarship Award.

The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy was one of more than a dozen pharmacy schools from across the nation selected in 2013 to receive funding to establish endowed scholarships from the multimillion-dollar Cardinal Health Pharmacy Scholarship Program, now in its third year.

In addition to receiving the scholarship, Rouch has been invited by Cardinal Health to attend and be honored at its annual Retail Business Conference in Seattle in August.

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Village Voice: School's out and the kids are outside

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Ask any student what was most important about May 24 this year, and the answer will probably come faster than lightning: “It was the first day of summer vacation!”

The rest of us know what that means – seeing kids out and about throughout the day.

There will be more children walking, biking and playing outside during daylight hours.

Some popular paths kids may use are to the library for summer reading club, the park for various summer activities and downtown for ice cream.

Eyes and ears will be the most important tools we all have over the next few months.

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ONU piano camp registration underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Ohio Northern University piano camp is July 29-Aug. 2. The camp is open to elementary students entering grades 1 to 4  who have had at least 6 months of piano study, and middle school studnets entering grades 5 to 8 who have had at least 2 years of study.

Elementary camp is from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Middle school camp is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Both camps are led by Lauren Kooistra, Kristen Topham and Dr. Rebecca Casey.

To register visit: www.onu.edu/camps or contact [email protected].

 

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