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May 2014

ONU student receives Presser Scholar Award

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, May 16, 2014

Ohio Northern University student Elizabeth Druesedow, a senior music performance major from Sharon Center, Ohio, has been named a 2014 Presser Scholar Award recipient. As a Presser Scholar, Druesedow will receive a $4,400 grant.

The award is given to a student who shows excellence in academics and a passion for music. In order to present the scholarship each year, the University must have at least 40 undergraduate music majors enrolled in the program. The recipient must have at least one-third of their credit hours in an area other than music.

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Village Voice: High school volunteers visit Ada - need any help?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 15, 2014

On Saturday, June 7, participants in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Foundation Seminar will be performing community service throughout the village.

The participants are high school sophomores and juniors from around the state, and they are attending the HOBY seminar being hosted on the campus of ONU that week.

The students are able to assist residents and organizations on that Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To ensure that the day runs smoothly, residents are asked to contact the Village Office by Friday, May 23, to discuss project options and guidelines.

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2014 Ada HS Salutatorian - Sa’ed Al-Olimat; Valedictorians - Matthew Wilcox, Annabel Pinkney

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 15, 2014

Several Ada High School seniors were honored on Wednesday evening during the 2014 Senior Departmental Awards. Those award winners follow:

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Lee Grismore taught at Ohio Northern University

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Dr. F.L. (Lee) Grismore Jr., 77, of Ada, died at home on Monday, May 13, 2014.

He was the son of Fred and Princess (Long) Grismore of Pandora, Ohio.  Born on June 11, 1936, he grew up on the family farm and graduated from Pandora-Gilboa High School in 1954. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Ohio Northern University in 1958, an MSEE from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in 1961 and his PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1970.

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County Line Church of Brethren BBQ June 12

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

County Line Church of the Brethren is holding its 9th annual Chicken Barbeque dinner from 4-6 p.m. on June 12, 2014.

The meal will be provided by Harlan's catering of Pandora. Tickets are $8.00 each and includes: 1/2 barbeque chicken, green beans, au gratin potatoes, dinner roll, and homemade pie. You may dine in or carry out. County Line Church of the Brethren is located at 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod, Ohio.

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Memo to "gifted students": ONU has a summer camp for you

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

This summer, Ohio Northern University will host its 10th Summer Academic and Honors Institute for gifted high school students who will be freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors in 2014-15.

CLICK HERE for registration information.

This year’s institute includes 17 challenging courses scheduled over the month of June.

Each weeklong course provides a great way to investigate potential career choices or college majors. Plus, this is the perfect opportunity to interact with other gifted students with instruction provided by ONU professors and special guest lecturers.

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Several Ada Boy Scouts recognized at Court of Honor

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Ada Boy Scout troop 124 held its Court of Honor May 12 at the Ada Park.

Here's a report of the event:

The Scouts planned a meal of walking tacos to be shared with their families before beginning the ceremony. Senior Patrol Leader, Aaron Spar served as master of ceremonies. He opened the event with Deavan Scott leading the Pledge of Allegiance along with Patrol Leader, Isaac Spar leading the Boy Scout Oath.

Various young men spoke to the crowd about the events they have participated in since their last Court of Honor in February.

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Next Maple Crest Sunday buffet May 25 in Bluffton

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

The next Sunday buffet at Maple Crest Senior Living, Bluffton, is May 25, according to Daren Lee, director of Maple Crest.

 

The menu includes:
• Monterey Chicken with Salsa
• Beef and Noodles
• Mashed Potatoes
• Mixed Vegetables
• Dinner Rolls
• Strawberry Cream Pie
• Coffee and Iced Tea

The buffet is in the Patio Room at Maple Crest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is open to all adults 55 and older at a cost of $7.50 per person.

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Joe Worthington was a 25-year member of the Ada Park Board

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Joe E. Worthington, 84, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 2 p.m. at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on April 14, 1930 in Alger to Edward J. and Anna Margaret (Campbell) Worthington, who preceded him in death. On August 24, 1950 he married Doris Hoyt and she died on August 11, 1989.

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Weather summary: Suddenly it's in the 80s

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Four of the past six days have had high temperatures in the 80s. The monthly low is 38 on May 6. Guess it's okay to quit worrying about the plants freezing.

Here's the weather summary for the first 12 days of May provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. The summary is in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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