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An apple or aspirin a day?

Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 1, 2022

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Health strategies have recommended both an aspirin a day or an apple a day to keep the doctor away.  What are the benefits and risks of these strategies in managing your health? 

Depending on the variety and the geographic region, apples are in season from late July to early November.  However, apples can be stored for long periods of time by controlling the atmosphere with a combination of temperature, humidity, oxygen and carbon dioxide. This is one reason why apples can be a fruit available year-round.  

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Bulldog wrestlers seek continued improvement; two girls on roster

Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 1, 2022

Season opens December 3 at Cory-Rawson Duals

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada varsity wrestling program looks to be improved behind a deep sophomore class under veteran head coach/co-athletic director Eric Perkins.

Eight grapplers on the relatively youthful roster are returning lettermen. That experienced group will combine with several newcomers, including two girls, to form a potentially solid squad. 

Ten of the 19 wrestlers on the roster are sophomores, with just one senior on the squad. Five juniors and three freshmen complete the roster.

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December calendar for Ada Public Library

Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 1, 2022

What does the Ada Public Library have in store for patrons this December? Check out the December 2022 calendar here and at https://adalibrary.org/events

Special events:

Dec. 6 - 7:00 p.m. Adult Book Discussion
Dec. 10 - Noon Reindeer Games (Geocaching)
Dec. 17 - Gingerbread Houses (all ages)
Dec. 19 - Gingerbread Houses (all ages)
Dec. 21 - Ada Historical Society

Regularly scheduled events and opportunities include:

Monday
- Craft pickup
- 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time

Tuesday
- 6:00 p.m. Family Storytime

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ONU Holiday Spectacular at Lima Civic Center

Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 1, 2022

The ONU Holiday Spectacular - Lima opens on Friday, December 2 at Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County. 

Tickets are $5 tickets at Kewpee Hamburgers.

Performances:

  • December 2-3  at 7:30 p.m. 
  • December 3-4 at 2:00 p.m.

Lima performances are underwritten by Kewpee Hamburgers and the DeBow and Catherine Freed Endowment.

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Fredric A. Shellabarger was a millwright

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Fredric A. Shellabarger, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on April 20, 1931, in West Alexandria, Ohio to the late Lowell and Jeannette (Ulrich)Shellabarger. On September 13, 1958, Fredric married Patricia A. Yoho, who preceded him in death on January 3, 2018.

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A capella anthem captured at AHS basketball game

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Basketball fan Samuel Albert recorded an improptu performance of the national anthem at the November 29 Ada High School girls basketball game vs. Hardin Northern. When the pre-recorded version didn't play, the audience filled in enthusiastically with an a capella version.

Samuel posted his appreciation and video on Facebook HERE.

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