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March 2016

Ada grade cards going home April 1 (no fooling)

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Loyts of events take place at Ada Schools this month. Here's an update from the school website.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
April 1 - Grade cards sent home in homeroom at end of day
April 1 - Seniors - All Ada Local Scholarship Applications Due

DRAMA CLUB: is looking for extra’s and set crew for the high school play. A lighting board operator and sound board operator are also needed. Anyone interested should see Peg. Gordon, Amy Stover or Alissa Schlacter.

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Kritzler Lecture to focus on ‘Role of Fundamental Science in Our Energy Future’

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Ohio Northern University’s 2016 Kritzler Lecture will be delivered by James K. McCusker, professor of chemistry and director of the Center of Research Excellence in Complex Materials at Michigan State University, in the Dicke Forum on Thursday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m.

The topic of McCusker’s lecture will be “An Inorganic Chemist in ExxonMobil’s Court: The Role of Fundamental Science in Our Energy Future.”

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Ada Music Boosters fundraiser has something for you

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Back by popular demand, the Ada Music Boosters are kicking off a spring fundraisers to help raise $5,000.

The funds will be used to hire a choreographer for Varsity Singers, as well as to fund travel expenses and a replacement trailer for use by all music groups.  The detergent sale is designed to help you save money on things you normally buy anyway!

The detergent sale features several varieties of detergents and fabric softeners, including those formulated for high efficiency washing machines. 

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ONU presents journalist Kelsey Timmerman

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Ohio Northern University presents journalist Kelsey Timmerman in the McIntosh Center Ballroom on Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. Timmerman’s presentation, “Where Am I Wearing? A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories and People That Make Our Clothes,” is part of ONU’s “Unite for Awareness Week,” a student-driven initiative to bring attention to issues of discrimination.

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University announces the creation of the Toby Clark Resident Research Award

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Ohio Northern University’s Raabe College of Pharmacy, in partnership with the Ohio Pharmacy Resident Conference, has announced the creation of the Toby Clark Resident Research Award, which will be awarded annually during the Ohio Pharmacy Resident Conference to a resident demonstrating excellence in pharmacy practice research. The recipient will receive a plaque at the Ohio Pharmacy Resident Conference and will have their name and year inscribed on an award to be displayed inside ONU’s College of Pharmacy.

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St Mark's Lutheran reaching making an all-out community outreach

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
St. Marks Lutheran Church, at Lincoln and Johnson, is making an all out effort at community outreach. They have these programs underway:

* Bible study at 9:30 am every Sunday.

* Worship service at 10:45 am.

* Breakfast and fellowship the first Sunday of every month at 9 am.

* Free community supper the last Wednesday of the month between 5 and 6:30 pm.

* Christian movies and snacks the third Saturday of every month at 7 pm.

* Board games (bring your own or play one of theirs) the third Sunday at noon.

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ONU pharmacy students serving the community

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Pharmacy students served the community on Tuesday morning when they brought HealthWise to the United Methodist Church.

HealthWise is a program for all area residents to have free tests done and have health questions answered.

The students will return to the church again from 8 am until noon on April 12, 26, May 10, 24.

They will also be at Hardin Northern Community Center from 8 until noon on April 7, 21, May 5, 19.

Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar were tested this week. Body mass index, bone mineral density, and dermatology skin scope inspections may be offered at other times.

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Ada Public Library Building Project

Posted by Rhett Grant on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

The Board of Trustees of the Ada Public Library will have a special meeting Wednesday, March 30th, 9a.m. The Building Committee will make their recommendation of an architectural firm for the building project.

As always, the public is welcome to attend.

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Guess what authors are coming to Ada? Give up? Ask an elementary student

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, March 26, 2016

Authors Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel will visit with Ada elementary students on Tuesday, April 5, during this spring's famous author visit, according to Chanda Smith of the school media center.

Susan is an award-winning author of picture books for children, many of which she co-authors with her sister, illustrator Janet Stevens. 

The two travel across the globe sharing stories with thousands of students, teachers, librarians, administrators, and parents.

Check the video below for a sampling of their books. And, watch the Icon for more details of their visit.

 

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Team Amelia fundraiser chicken BBQ April 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, March 26, 2016

Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert St., Ada, will host a Team Amelia fundraiser in April.

The event is a Harlan's Chicken Barbecue from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at the church. Drive through pickup will be available.

Tickets are on sale from any church member and at Liberty National Bank, or call the church for tickets at 419-634-2554. Tickets are $8.

Proceeds go to the Griffin family, "Team Amelia," as the 5-year-old goes through cancer treatment.

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