October 2014

Michele Govekar, Ohio Northern University professor of management, has been named a Certified Board Advisor by the Center for Strategic Business Integrity.

 The CBA designation is granted to a select group of individuals with the responsibility for acting as director of and/or as key advisor to corporate boards. The CBA is responsible for driving robust oversight of any corporate enterprise by deterring, detecting, responding and resolving material corporate negligence in strategic decision-making as well as business irregularities and corruption before the damage is done.

Area high school students will have the opportunity to visit Ohio Northern University during three different events. Prospective students can attend Polar Preview Day on Oct. 17 and Nov. 1, and Experience ONU Day on Oct. 22

On Polar Preview Day, students will have the opportunity to talk with current ONU students about their campus experiences, the college selection process and why they chose to attend Ohio Northern.

Prospective students can also attend academic sessions with the deans of the ONU colleges and discuss ONU with current students in a panel discussion, and parents will have the opportunity to sit in on financial aid sessions. Tours also will be available.

The Ohio Northern University Department of English opens its 2014 Fall Reading Series with author Alissa Nutting in the Elzay Gallery of Art at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. This event is free and open to the public.

Nutting is author of the novel “Tampa” and the short story collection “Unclean Jobs for Women and Girls.” The book was selected by judge Ben Marcus as winner of the sixth Starcherone Prize for Innovative Fiction. The book is currently a ForeWard Book of the Year Finalist as well as a current Eric Hoffer Montaigne Medal finalist for thought-provoking texts.

Was on only 10 years ago?

Yes, here's the 2004 Ada High School homecoming court.

Members from left, Jessica Stuhl, freshman; Holly Musser, sophomore; Casey Simon, queen; Joanna Craig, junior; Callie Hays, senior attendant; Linsday Stuart, senior attendant. Ashley Breidenbach, crown bearer and Evan Mittle, ball bearer. The homecoming king was Kelly Hood.

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There must be 20 - more like 50 years of National Geographics for sale at Community Health Professionals.

A serious Ada collector donated his collection to CHP. Individual copies are now on sale at 25 cents each.

Ever wondered what happened during your birthday month, your high school graduation month, or wedding month.

One way to check it out and help Community Health Professional Hospice program is to purchase one these collectible magazines.

 

Look what's on Ada Schools calendar.

Oct. 15 – Senior cap and gown orders in Bulldog Boulevard at 8 a.m.
Oct. 20 – Professional Development Teacher Work Day - No school for students
Oct. 23 – Composite pictures at 7 a.m and 7 through 12 pictures starting at 8:45 a.m. in Band Room
• Extra picture forms available in the high school office
Oct. 28 – 2-Hour Early Dismissal for Teacher-In-Service

Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration honored alumnus Larry Boord with an Outstanding Service Award on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The award, given annually at Homecoming, honors individuals who have provided sustained and outstanding service to, and whose contributions have positively impacted, the Dicke College of Business Administration and Ohio Northern. This is the sixth year that Outstanding Service Awards has been presented by the College.

Ada Icon viewers:

As community members and parents of a child in Ada, we are writing to encourage everyone to vote yes for the Ada Pool Renewal Levy on November 4.

There is tremendous value in our community pool as it provides our citizens with a means of both exercise and general recreation during the summer months.

Our son, now nine, has been on the summer swim team for three years. This has been a great opportunity for him to get daily exercise, acquire commitment, and learn from older, more developed swimmers.

In addition to the regular dinner menu, the Mustard Seed Cafe is offering these

WEEKEND FEATURES:


Sesame Ribs with Asian Cabbage over Cellophane Noodles

Traditional Paella

Penne Pasta with Pancetta, Mushrooms and Leeks in Parmesan Cream Sauce

Warm Fall Panzanella with Chicken, Apples, Kale, Cranberry, Brussels Sprouts, Avocado, Goat Cheese in Vinaigrette


LIGHT PLATE:

Our House Chili with White Cheddar and Corn Bread


DESSERTS:

Ginger Pear Cobbler


Sweet Potato Tart with Caramel and Pecans


DRINK FEATURE:

Apple Cider Sangria


ADA — Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration honored alumnus Larry Boord with an Outstanding Service Award on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The award, given annually at Homecoming, honors individuals who have provided sustained and outstanding service to, and whose contributions have positively impacted, the Dicke College of Business Administration and Ohio Northern. This is the sixth year that Outstanding Service Awards has been presented by the College.

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