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November 2017

Santa is having breakfast at The Inn on Saturday

Make your reservations now
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 26, 2017

Santa is coming to The Inn at ONU on Saturday for breakfast.

The Inn reminds Icon viewers that this event is always a sell-out.

For reservations for the Saturday, Dec. 2 event, call 419-772-2500. Cost is $11.75 for adults, $6.75 for children 4-12, free for those 3 and under. In addition to breakfast and a visit from Santa, families will receive a photo to take home.

 

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United Methodist choirs prepare for cantata

Many Ada congregations planning special Christmas programs
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 26, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Scott Henning (right) rehearses with the Ada United Methodist Church chancel choir and youth choir in preparation for a cantata to be given during the worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.

"The Silence and the Sound" is the title of the cantata which will be presented by both choirs. Henning, the church music director, described the piece as mysterious in the beginning, joyful at the end. All are welcome.

The Icon invites Ada area churches to provide special Christmas program information. Send to Monty Siekerman at: [email protected]

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Men's basketball: ONU 87, Case Western 51

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, November 26, 2017

CINCINNATI — Junior Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) had a double-double with 25 points and a season-high 14 rebounds to lead the Ohio Northern men's basketball team to an 87-51 victory over Case Western Reserve on Sunday afternoon at the Harrington Center as part of the Mt. St. Joseph Tip-Off Classic.

The Polar Bears (2-1 overall) also got 17 points from senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) and a career-high 14 points from freshman Brandon Waugh (Columbus/Northland in the victory.

The Spartans fall to 0-5 overall.

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ONU men lose by 4

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, November 26, 2017

CINCINNATI — Senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) poured in a career-high 33 points and freshman Brandon Waugh (Columbus/Northland) added 11 points as the Ohio Northern men's basketball team dropped a tight 77-73 decision to No. 9-ranked Washington (Mo.) on Saturday afternoon at the Harrington Center.

The Polar Bears (1-1 overall) will now wrap up the Mount Saint Joseph Tip-Off Classic on Saturday with a 3 pm contest against Case Western Reserve (0-3).

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Women's basketball wins by 18

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, November 25, 2017

DELAWARE — The No. 7-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team topped Ohio Wesleyan 54-36 on Saturday afternoon to claim its third consecutive victory as it defeated OWU at the Branch Rickey Arena.

The Polar Bears improve to 3-1 overall, while the Battling Bishops drop to 0-4 on the season.

Senior center Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) had a big day for ONU as she recorded her second consecutive and 23rd career double-double to lead Northern.

The senior tallied a game-high 22 points and added 11 rebounds for ONU.

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The Flag Staff from 1914 Ohio Northern Cadets.

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, November 24, 2017

(Dave Devier, Ph.D., attended ONU and lived in and around the community for 45 years. He taught at Northern for 15 years. Currently, he is President of Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, Mich. While in the Ada area, he and his wife Patty collected Ada/ONU memorabilia. He will write an occasional column for the Ada Icon describing some of their "finds" that pertain to the town and gown.)

By David Devier

This is the next installment in the history of Ada and Ohio Northern University shown through memorabilia and artifacts. This find came from the many pieces that were in the American Legion Hall when it closed its Main Street Post. 

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Postal Service recommended Christmas mailing dates

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 24, 2017

The United States Postal Service shares is recommended ship-by dates for Christmas delivery:

Tuesday, Dec. 19 - for first class mail
Wednesday, Dec. 20 - for Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 22 - for Priority Mail Express

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Ada Historical Society meets

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, November 24, 2017

The newly-formed Ada Historical Society met on Monday at the Ada Public Library and discussed:
Planning an annual meeting;
Finding out what historical items about Ada are located elsewhere, such as Allen County and Kenton museums;
Setting a dues structure;
Future projects.

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Dr. Andre Gilbert receives juris doctor degree

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, November 24, 2017

Andre Gilbert, MD, at Blanchard Valley Urology Associates received his Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from the University of Toledo in August of 2017.

Dr. Gilbert shared, “I began law school in an effort to challenge myself while learning about a new profession, but I am committed to my first calling and will continue to provide exceptional care to patients requiring urological services.”

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Kosovo program continues with new $430,000 grant

Extension to original Kosovo Law Faculty Instructional Development Program grant
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 23, 2017

The Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law at Ohio Northern has been awarded an extension to the original Kosovo Law Faculty Instructional Development Program grant. 

This U.S. State Department extension provides $428,660 to be used for scholarships for junior faculty from Kosovo law faculties to enroll in the LL.M. in Democratic Governance and Rule of Law and Legal Pedagogy Certificate programs for 2017-18. 

The program is under the direction of Prof. Howard Fenton, director of the Center, and Prof. Brian Anderson,  assistant director of the LL.M. program.

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