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ONU symphony performs "Pipes, Dances and Drums" Feb. 22

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Monday, February 16, 2015

The Ohio Northern University Department of Music presents a night of “Pipes, Dances and Drums” by the ONU Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 4:30 p.m. in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

The program includes dances by Johann Strauss Jr., Johannes Brahms, and living Mexican composer Arturo Márquez. After intermission, the ONU Symphony Orchestra will perform Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor, which is also known as the “Organ Symphony.” Professor Mary Jane Eichelberger will join the orchestra as organist.

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Ready, Set, Grow Preschool opens in First United Methodist Church in the fall - registration underway now

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 16, 2015

Ready, Set, Grow Preschool is on the move - in more ways than one.

In Fall 2015, Ready, Set, Grow Preschool will be located at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St. 

"We are thankful to the Ada First United Methodist for allowing us to rent and share their beautiful new space," said Jami Dellifield of Ready, Set, Grow.

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Three major infrastructure projects planned in Ada this year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 16, 2015

By Monty Siekerman

Three infrastructure projects are planned for Ada this year. They are:

Klingler Road Improvement
This will be similar to recent work done on Lima Avenue and Lincoln Avenue with new pavement, gutters, and curbs. The old pavement will be removed, replaced by a new 28-foot wide road from the railroad tracks south to Lima Avenue. Lighting will be installed, and a sidewalk will be constructed on the west side.

• Cost estimate: $1.2 million

• How Funded: Ohio Dept. of Transportation grant. The Village cost is only $100,000.
 

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A sweet vote

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 16, 2015

Customers of Liberty National Bank vote for their favorite sweet treat prior to Valentines Day on Friday. Pat Crist, customer service rep, offers mini cupcakes to Julie Hurting, ONU associate vice president.

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International Play Festival on Freed Center stage this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 16, 2015

Aneera Ansari, the costume shop manager and resident designer at Ohio Northern University, prepares for the upcoming International Play Festival.

A new resident of Ada, Aneera says the play featured this year takes place in Cuba in 2008.

She and her students are making costumes for thespians that reflect current Cuban attire and some costumes to represent a throwback time of an earlier day in Cuba.

The play has been translated into English. It is directed by a man from Mexico City.

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Scott Allison gives Kiwanis a First United Methodist Church preview

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Monday, February 16, 2015

Ada Kiwanis had a preview of the Ada First United Methodist Church on Feb. 10. Scott Allison made the presentation.

The original church bell is now on display in the Fellowship Hall.  Students from Ohio Northern sponsored the refinishing of the bell.  The refinishing work was done by Verdin Company in Cincinnati.

The fellowship hall will hold about 240 people. There are special rooms for children and teens. The sanctuary can handle up to about 280 people.

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