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October 2017

Fall programming underway at Ada HS

Here's what on the current calendar
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 26, 2017

Book club, ACT tutoring and other activities on starting to take place at Ada High School as fall programming gets underway. Here's the latest from the Ada school website on these themes.

Oct. 31: 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. for staff professional development meeting

Attention juniors and seniors:  Just a reminder that you can apply to get Rhodes credits for Comp or Lit or Comm classes for 2nd semester but you need to apply by Nov. 15. You can apply online or pick up an application in Mrs. Prater's office.

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Just treating as ONU honor students visit Vancrest

Ada doorbells will start ringing at 5:30 p.m. tonight
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 26, 2017

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Ada Vancrest residents Ralph and Patsy Worrell receive Halloween candy from ONU students who are members of the Honors Program.

The Worrells, originally from Lafayette, enjoyed the visit...and the goodies.

The Honor Students paid a visit to the Vancrest residents on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday night, the residents will play host to local ghosts and goblins during the community Halloween time from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Suter's corn maze, cider press final weekend Oct. 28-29

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 26, 2017

Sunday, Oct. 29, is your final chance to tour Suter Produce’s corn maze. The maze and cider press are at 8250 Road R, Pandora.

The Morning Star cider press will also close on Sunday, however customers wanting cider should call first to make certain the cider is still available.

Corn maze hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. The last maze admission is at 7 p.m.

Admission is $6 for adults and $4.50 for students (K to college).

Hayrides and the corn train hours are Saturday and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

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Anthem MRIs and CT scan announcement does not affect BVHS

It may affect certain areas of Ohio, but not Blanchard Valley Health System
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 26, 2017

Blanchard Valley Hospital, Bluffton Hospital and EasternWoods Outpatient Diagnostic Center will not be affected by the recent Anthem announcement to limit health insurance coverage of high end radiology services in the hospital outpatient setting.

High end radiology services include computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

This recent announcement may affect certain areas of Ohio, but will not affect Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) or its facilities.

BVHS will continue to provide high end radiology services to all Anthem enrollees on an outpatient basis, as well as for inpatients.

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Men's soccer wins in overtime

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, October 26, 2017

BEREA — Senior Colin Johnson (Rochester, N.Y./Brighton) scored 3:42 into overtime to lift the Ohio Northern men's soccer team to a 3-2 victory at Baldwin Wallace on Wednesday evening at Finnie Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve to 12-5-1 overall and are 5-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 5-11-2, 1-6-0

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No tricks - lots of treats at ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW!

The ONU trick or treat gathering of gouls (and a school bus) on Tuesday drew more than 200 kids plus parents to McIntosh Center for registration.

The Halloweeners were divided into small groups to go to residence halls to beg for candy, then returned to McIntosh for a free hotdog meal and costume contest in the ballroom. The outing was organized by the office of residence life.

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Check out these Viva Maria's servers

Looks like ONU men's lacrosse team
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
The ONU men's lacrosse team volunteered at Viva Maria's on Monday evening when a portion of the restaurant's sales were given to the Hardin County United Way.

Here is Alex Pizzaro, junior, civil engineering, volunteering as a server.

A number of diners also wore t-shirts with the United Way theme "Live United."

The restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. The lacrosse team members helped at the restaurant in several ways as a community service project to support the local United Way.

A large number of people were on hand knowing that a portion of their tab would be donated to a good cause.

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Dr. Hoag dies in Duluth

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Dr. Stephen G. Hoag, 73, who served as pharmacy dean here from 1987-1993, died Oct. 16 in Duluth, Minn.

He was instrumental in expanding the clinical experiences in the region and in setting the stage for the PharmD degree at ONU. Under his watch, ONU became the first college in Ohio to offer the PharmD degree.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday in Duluth.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jill, two sons, two grandchildren, two brothers, and a sister.

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FABrehab changes owners, name

Housed in Community Health Professionals building
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

FABrehab Services, located in the Community Health Professionals building, will change its ownership and name on Nov. 1.

The outpatient clinic located in the CHP-Ada building will change its name to Ada Physical Therapy as part of Hometown Therapy Group, LLC.

The clinic in Wapakoneta will be named Wapak Physical Therapy. Office managers, Amy Cousino and Deanna Ferguson, will still be working in the clinic after the transition, as well as Jarret Webb (PTA) in the Wapakoneta clinic, Tony Thorpe (PTA, Massage Therapist) in the Ada clinic, and Nicole Wenzlick (MPT) in the Wapakoneta clinic.

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Ada Kiwanis Club will hand out candy in front of ReStore

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Ada Kiwanis Club members want to share their Halloween candy with you on Thursday. Due to the cancellation of the Halloween parade on Monday, the club will hand out candy in front of ReStore during trick-or-treat hours on Thursdeay.

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