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October 2017

OAC championship week preview

ONU teams are in the thick of pack

Want to hear WONB’s broadcast of the ONU men’s soccer game vs. Marietta on Tuesday at 7 p.m.? Tune in to 94.9 FM or listen online at wonb.net. You can also tune in on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to hear the ONU women’s soccer team face Otterbein in the OAC Tournament semifinals.

By Grant Pepper

Yes, it was Spooktacular!

Library's costume time for very young

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
It was Spooktacular!

And, the little ones sang the banana song, which had something to do with bananas.

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The Ada Public Library sponsored a costume time for the younger youngsters on Tuesday morning, while the older kids enjoyed a costume time in the evening.

Latino Student Union observance comes to Ada

Day of the Dead more than just a remembrance of those no longer with us

By Monty Siekerman
News reports have mentioned Day of the Dead more often this year. Is this a new holiday coming to America? Can one really celebrate death? Even the local theatre now has "Happy Death Day" playing.

Not to be left behind, the ONU Latino Student Union held a celebration/ observance of Day of the Dead on Monday afternoon in Affinity Commons.

There were snacks and table decor that looked a lot like spooky Halloween decorations. Those who attended made papel  picado, which are cutouts using tissue paper.

Plus, the uninitiated learned a little more about Day of the Dead.

Library board discusses personnel on Nov. 1

The Ada Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting  to discuss personnel issues at 2:45 p.m. at the Ada Library, Wednesday, Nov. 1.
 

New Kiwanis Club officers

New officers of the Ada Kiwanis Club are (from left) Jack Jeffery, president; Joe Ferguson, vice president; Jon Umphress, secretary; and Brian Marshall, treasurer. The club supports many youth programs in the community.

Polar Paws featured in magazine

The current issue (November) of Ohio Cooperative Living magazine features a cover story about the dogs in training at ONU to be service dogs. Inside the magazine, the two-page spread tells about Polar Paws and how the puppies, when fully trained, will help people with disabilities.

Women's basketball team nationally ranked at start of season

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team is ranked No. 7 in the D3Hoops.com preseason coaches poll.

The Polar Bears are coming off of a historical 2016-17 season which saw a run to the Elite 8 round of the NCAA III Tournament and the first ever undefeated regular season in school history.

Ohio Northern received 454 points in the poll.

Top three ranked are: Tufts, Mass; Christopher Newport, Va.; and Amherst, Mass.

ONU professor to give reading

Jennifer Pullen, Ph.D., ONU assistant professor of creative writing, is the featured speaker for a reading, reception, and question and answer time at an English department reading series program. The event, which is open to the public, will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Elzay Gallery.

Both her scholarly work and her fiction tend to focus on myths, fairy tales, and science fiction. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in several journals and anthologies.

The event is co-sponsored by the English department and Polaris literary magazine.

Blake Willeke earns national FFA degree

Blake Willeke, former president of Ada Future Farmers of America, received the American FFA degree at the national convention in Indianapolis.

Willeke is the son of Mike and Jodi Willeke of Ada and is currently attending the Ohio State University.

The American Degree is based on student projects, FFA activities, community service, scholarship and leadership. The degree was presented in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium with over 60,000 FFA members in attendance.

Get your Town and Gown tickets now

Tickets for the Nov. 6 Town and Gown Banquet are available at four locations:

Quest Federal Credit Union

Liberty National Bank

McIntosh Center Information desk

ONU Office of Human Resources

The banquet celebrates the connection between Ada and Ohio Northern. A Distinguished Citizen award will be given and newcomers to the community will be welcomed. Doors open at 5:30. p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $18.

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