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Burmese python, anyone?

Ada Public Library Summer Reading Program participants got to hold snakes, alligators, frogs and turtles on Monday in a program that brought out over 100 attendees.  PT Reptiles brought all kinds of cold blooded friends for kids, and grown-ups, to hold and interact with.  Photo: Amanda Bennett

The Inn at ONU holds summer solstice event

Celebrate Summer Solstice at The Inn at Ohio Northern University.  Join us on Friday, June 21, at 8:30 p.m. to enjoy a fine selection of wines, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and live music.  At dusk we will gather at the ONU Observatory to stargaze (weather permitting).

To plan perfectly for your evening, The Inn requires reservations.  Please call 419.772.2500.  Reservations are $39.99 per person (plus tax and gratuity).

Area students receive BVHS nursing scholarships

The Blanchard Valley Health Foundation has awarded six area students nursing scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Gabrielle Evans has received the $500 Phyllis Zimber Endowed Scholarship, which was offered to any graduating high school student or adult pursuing a degree in nursing with a special interest in obstetrics. Evans is a student at Case Western Reserve University and is completing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

Summer reading kick-off big success and ready to get reptilian

By Amanda Bennett

They say it takes a village! The Ada Library had a great turnout for their Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday; in just 4 hours we had over 250 people stop by our Summer Kick-Off, and 195 people (Birth-Adult) sign-up for Summer Reading!

This is the first year we're including people of all ages and we were overwhelmed by the response and excitement of our patrons! Sign-up continues all throughout the program.

While there are events everyday Monday-Friday at the Library, some really exciting events on our near horizon are:

Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes Report

By Cassidy Deckling

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes held their 5th meeting on Mnday, June 3 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  Grant Hites brought the meeting to order with Paytin Pore leading the 4-h pledge and Grant Hites leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call included 47 members, 10 advisors, and 7 guests.

This meeting was the Quality Assurance meeting where all livestock members were present. Non-livestock members had a project study session. The focal point of this meeting was watering your animals.

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