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November 2013

Kimes scores career-high 19 points in ONU women's opener

By: Andrew Korba

MANCHESTER (Ind.) -- Junior Jordan Kimes scored a career-high 19 points to lead the No. 10 Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 64-56 victory over No. 12 Carthage (Wis.) in its season opener at the Main View Tip-Off Tournament at Manchester (Ind.).

The Polar Bears are now 1-0 on the season, while the Lady Reds fall to 0-1.

Northern now advances to the Main View Tip-Off Tournament Championship and will face either host Manchester (Ind.) or Kalamazoo (Mich.) on Saturday at 7 pm.

Kimes went 8-of-10 from the field and also added seven rebounds on the evening.

Senior Cenzie Yoder also reached double figure scoring with 14 points.

Chen wins three times to lead #25 Men's Swimming & Diving past Wittenberg

By Tim Glon

SPRINGFIELD — Freshman Eric Chen won three times to lead the No. 25-ranked Ohio Northern men's swimming & diving team in a 125-106 victory at Wittenberg on Friday night at the HPER Natatorium.

The Polar Bears remain undefeated with a 4-0 record, while the Tigers fall to 2-4.

Chen won the 200 free in 1:48.94, won the 100 back in :55.66 and combined with senior John Beaschler, junior Brian Heilbronner and freshman Logan Pfeifer to win the 200 free relay in 1:29.08.

In all, ONU won six of the 11 swimming events on the night, including four of the five freestyle events.

Allison Lohnes wins twice to lead Women's Swimming & Diving at Wittenberg

By Tim Glon

SPRINGFIELD — Sophomore Allison Lohnes won twice to lead the Ohio Northern women's swimming and diving team in a 153-81 non-conference loss at Wittenberg Friday night at the HPER Natatorium.

The Polar Bears fall to 3-2 on the season, while the Tigers improve to 5-1.

Lohnes won the 200 I.M. in 2:17.50 and the 100 back in 1:01.64.

Senior Lindsey Rayhill also had a strong meet, winning the 100 fly in 1:01.37 and finishing second in the 200 I.M. in 2:19.83.

Senior Jamie Garbash finished second behind Rayhill in the 100 fly in 1:03.33.

Over $4,200 raised during Christmas around the square

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance announced the 27th annual Christmas Around the Square event was again successful. The courthouse was filled with craft and gift vendors on all three floors. The annual auction featured thirty one unique holiday baskets which were donated by Alliance member businesses. Over $4,200 was raised during the event. To view photos of the unique baskets, learn who donated, and who purchased them, visit the Alliance website at www.hardinohio.org.

Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame winners named

by Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator

Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County – The Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame has announced the 2013 winners, to be inducted at the eleventh annual Agriculture Hall of Fame recognition banquet.  The 2013 inductees include: Franklin Garmon, Laurie Laird, Rex & Joan Sullinger,and Bernard & Virginia Williams. 

The banquet will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, beginning at 6:30pm at St. Johns United Church of Christ on East Carrol Street in Kenton. The public is invited to come to honor these inductees and their families, and to recognize their many accomplishments.

Zero holiday weight gain challenge sign-up underway

Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds during this holiday season?  Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes?   Give our Zero Holiday Weight Gain holiday wellness challenge a try.     

“Zero Holiday Weight Gain Challenge” is an on-line challenge designed to help participants get fit by encouraging regular exercise, nutrition, and wellness tips during the upcoming holiday season.  Participants will receive weekly e-communications and have access to supplemental information available on Blogs and Facebook.  All participant information is kept confidential.

Alliance accepting nominations for 2013 awards

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Service Awards.

Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors.  A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision. The recipients will be revealed Thursday, February 27, 2014 during the Alliance’s annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center.

Selection of Citizen of the Year will be based upon an individual's outstanding achievements and contributions which have made Hardin County better.

Ada parent-teacher conferences Nov. 25-26

The Ada Exempted Village School District is having Parent-Teacher conferences for students in grades K-12 on Monday, Nov. 25 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Students will attend school on Monday, Nov. 25.  There will not be school on Nov. 26 and 27. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 28 and 29. 

Elementary conferences will be student-led. Parents should bring their child with them so that the student, along with his or her teacher can share information about this year’s progress. Parents had the opportunity to sign up for conference times at Open House in most cases. Reminders will be sent home. 

Show choir performances dazzle Music Feasts guests

Show choirs from 15 high schools competed on Nov. 9 at the 36th annual Ada Music Feast Show Choir Invitational Competition.

Approximately 3,000 people attended the event, which was hosted by the faculty, staff and students of Ada High School, along with the parents, volunteers, and officers of the Ada Music Boosters.

The show choirs, representing schools of various sizes from Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana, performed throughout the day in hopes of qualifying for the evening “finals competition.”

ONU's Cenzie Yoder named Preseason First Team All-America by D3hoops.com

By Andrew Korba

D3hoops.com Preseason All-America Teams 

Senior Cenzie Yoder has been named Preseason First Team All-America by D3hoops.com.

Yoder is a three-year letter winner and has appeared in 79 games, making 57 starts.

Last season, she led the Polar Bears in scoring (14.1 ppg) and in rebounding (7.0 rpg) on her way to Second Team All-America honors.

In her career, she ranks 12th in rebounding with 497, 14th in field goals made with 362 and 20th in points with 895.

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