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ONU will install field turf in Dial-Roberson Stadium, ONU Track and Field Complex

By Jose Nogueras

Ohio Northern University's Dial-Roberson Stadium and the infield of the track complex, located adjacent to the football facility, will both receive artificial turf for the upcoming 2013-14 season.

"The addition of turf at Ohio Northern University will help strengthen and add greater facility depth and flexibility to our athletic programs as well as provide more opportunities for all of our students," said Daniel A. DiBiasio, president of Ohio Northern University. "Ohio Northern's athletic programs are a regional and national power, and with this addition we will be able to enhance soccer, football, and track and field."

Sharon MacKenzie tells Kiwanis about naturalization ceremony in Findlay

Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order at 12:01 p.m. in Conference Room #7, McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress

The member birthdays of Harold Friesner, July 21; John Berg, July 25; and Bob McCurdy, July 29 were noted.

It was noted that recent Chicken BBQ was a very successful project.

Here's what's happening in Hardin County this week

Safety Council Deadline - July 31
Are you paying too much for Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Premiums? The BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsors the Hardin County Safety Council, and offers rebates and bonuses to almost every employer. Employers are now eligible to receive up to 4 percent back on their BWC Premiums. For more information about the Hardin County Safety Council, contact Angela Rembis at the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance at 419.673.4131 or [email protected]. Deadline to sign up for Safety Council isJuly 31.

Still time to check out "The Winter Palace" for Aug. 6 book discussion at the library

There's still time to join the August book discussion group at the Ada Public Library.  novel "The Winter Palace," by Eva Stachniak, will be discussed at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. 

Story summary:

"Her name is Barbara—in Russian, Varvara. Nimble-witted and attentive, she’s allowed into the employ of the Empress Elizabeth, amid the glitter and cruelty of the world’s most eminent court.

Friday is deadline to have your garage sale listed on the Ada Lincoln Highway Buy Way map

If you want your garage sale listed in the Lincoln Highway Buy Way Sale Ada map, the deadline to sign up is Friday, July 26. The sale is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9-10.

The Buy Way Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, in Northern on Main to finalize plans for this year's event. They have a target of 50 garage sales for the August weekend.

The committee invites members from the community to volunteer at the booth at the Depot during the Buy Way sale. The Depot booth is the point of contact for garage sale map distribution. The committee is asking for two-hour volunteer time slots from residents.

Artist rendering

Here is an artist rendering of the new Ada First United Methodist Church. Details of the project are on this page.

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