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March 2015

University presents lecture on ‘Slavery in the Heart of Abolitionist Country” March 26

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, March 20, 2015

The Ohio Northern University Department of History, Politics and Justice presents a lecture on “Slavery in the Heart of Abolitionist Country: Rethinking the History of Slavery in New England” by Jared Hardesty in the Dicke Forum in the Dicke Building on Thursday, March 26, at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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ONU's Relay for Life - an interesting way to spend a Friday night in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

Icon viewers are in for 12 hours of Disney fun all for a good cause starting Friday evening.

The 12-hour Ohio Northern University's Relay for Life takes place in the King Horn Field House from 6 p.m., Friday, March 20, to 6 a.m., Saturday, March 21.

The theme of this year's Relay is "Disney." There is a $10 charge enter Relay, for persons not on a team. That admission charge allows you to participate in all of the events and have lots of things to eat.

According to Nicole Michalek, coordinator of the Relay: "With the 22 teams that we have sign up, ONU has raised $10,416 out of our $17,000 goal."

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15 minutes with Kenny Wolke - he takes care of Ada's largest lawn, just for starters

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

Kenny Wolke's job has grown in acreage and usage since he became manager of War Memorial Park 18 years ago.

How many acres are involved in the park?
The park had 40 acres in 1996, now there are 68 acres.

What does your job entail?
Taking care of the equipment, buildings, and grounds, and scheduling the use of the various facilities. There is electrical, plumbing, mechanical work to do...a little bit of everything.

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Preschool screens set in April

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

Midwest Regional Educational Service Center has scheduled three preschool screens in April. The Center provides preschool services for the Ada, Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and Upper Scioto Valley school districts.

Parents and caregivers with children ages 3 to 5 by Aug. 1, 2015, should call Midwest Regional ESC for an appointment.

Registration and screens are planned at the following locations:
• Upper Scioto Valley, Monday, April 13
• Hardin Northern, Tuesday, April 14
• Ridgemont, Wednesday, April 15

 

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Ada Elementary hosts March 26 blood drive

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

An American Red Cross blood drive takes place at the Ada Elementary School from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 26.

This is a "Pint-size Hero" event, sponsored by the elementary. To schedule an appointment contact Ada school nurse, Marlene Vermillion or Angie Hall, school secretary.

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Register for ONU Health Day by March 23 - event held March 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

ONU Health Day is from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 28, in the ONU Pharmacy Building. The event is open to the public with a $3 admission charge. Monday, March 23, is the registration deadline.

The event includes the ONU Campus Girl Scouts teaming up  Generation Rx and other pharmacy organizations.

The event will be one where youth can learn about health. There will be educational and fun activities for girls and boys. Some of the activities include medication safety, ways to be physically active, good stress management and an obstacle course.

A permission slip is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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United Methodist Women host April 7 concert

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Ada United Methodist Women will host a concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday April 7, at the church, 301 North Main St. 

The program is by Barb Swartz and her topic is "New Beginnings."  She is a member of a trio called " Believe," and will be singing solo for the evening. 

The program is open to the  public. Refreshments will follow the program. Call the church at 419-634-4626 for more information.

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Here's where to find the Polar Bears this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

Last Week at Ohio Northern:

   Wrestling - t39th w.3 Pts. at NCAA III Championships at Hershey, Pa.
   Women's Indoor Track & Field - No score at NCAA III Championships at Winston-Salem, N.C.
   Baseball - Won 8-2 / 7-2 v Trine (Ind.)
   Women's Tennis - Lost 2-7 H v #32 Oberlin

This Week's Schedule:

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What time is it in your garden? Find out in April garden workshop

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

By Mark Badertscher

Have you ever wondered when plants will bloom or insects will show up in your garden?  The Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers will be holding a garden workshop to help the public understand when things happen in the garden. 

“What Time is It – A Phenology Program” will be presented by Bill Jones, who is a Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer.  Phenology is the science of timing of flowering plants and when diseases and insects affect them. 

Knowing when things are about to happen in the garden, will allow for the gardener to know what to look for, and how to best plan and manage issues before they affect the plants.

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Here's what's happening in the Ada Kiwanis Club world

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Ada Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday March 17, at noon at the New China Restaurant, Ada.
President John Berg called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.
In brief business:
-Treasurer Bryan Marshall updated members on club finances. It was reported that the 62nd annual Pancake and Sausage Day was a very successful event.
-Pancake Day chairman Brian Myers thanked members for all their fine efforts.
Members enjoyed a time of fellowship.
-Upcoming Meetings/Events:
-March 24th- meet at Methodist church (Bob McCurdy) 
          -March 24h 6:00 Kiwanis Fun Night at the Neely’s

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