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Betty Harps 1920-2014

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

Betty B. Harps, 93, died in the early morning on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at her residence in Denham Springs, La.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1920, in Beaverdam, Ohio, to John and Hazel (Young) Mort and they preceded her in death. On Nov. 22, 1937 she married Earl B. Harps and he survives in Denham Springs, La.

She previously worked as a school bus driver for Shawnee Schools and she worked for R.G. Dunn Cigar Factory in Lima, Ohio. She also retired from McDonalds Restaurant in Denham Springs, La. after working for 28 years. She was a member of the St. Mathews Lutheran Church of Ft. Shawnee, Ohio. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars of Lima, Ohio.

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ONU women host annual "Hoops for Hope" game

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

By Andrew Korba

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team will host its annual "Hoops for Hope" game on Saturday against Marietta at 3 pm. The team will hold a bake sale of assorted goods and will also have a raffle for various gift baskets.

All proceeds will go to breast cancer research. Before the game against Marietta, Northern will also have its annual alumni game, with tipoff scheduled for noon.

Ohio Northern stands at 13-4 on the season, with 6-4 mark in OAC play.

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Gail Peterson finds a new way to welcome children and adults into the world of books

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

By Darlene Bowers

After touring the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay with a women’s group, Gail Peterson of Ada recalls thinking of her love of children’s books, utilizing them over the years in her speech therapy work and often sharing her favorites as gifts.

Gail loved and was in awe of the artwork she saw at Mazza whose website touts the collection at over 8,000 original illustrations.  A friend of Gail’s was a museum docent (leader of guided tours), and Gail quickly volunteered to begin docent training herself as she was planning to retire from the Hardin County Educational Service Center after a lifelong career of speech therapy work.

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James Alt was a member of VFW Post 9381

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

James G. Alt, 90, of Bluffton died 3:06 a.m. Jan. 27, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Nadler Alt. On Feb. 16, 1957 he married Ursula Nussbaum and she survives.

He retired from the Ford Engine Plant, Lima. He was a  member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, VFW Post 9381, Ada, and Putnam County DAV Chapter 77.  

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Don't try this at home

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

You probably couldn't do this at home - or on a real basketball court. Here's one member of the Sky Squad Acro Team in action. The team performed its antics during the halftime of the ONU-Wilmington men's basketball game last week. Click for a video - you won't believe it unless you watch it.

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Free computer classes offered by Ada Public Library in February

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2014

The Ada Public Library will offer free computer classes in February, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

Here's a summary of the classes:

What: The Ada Public Library will be hosting a handful of computer classes including various Microsoft applications, Pinterest, and more.

Who: Anyone is allowed to come to these classes, but space is limited.
*Sign-up by stopping by the Library or calling, 419-634-5246

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