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Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Pines and Mountains’ concert Oct. 15

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Symphony Orchestra will present the concert, “Pines and Mountains,” at 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. The concert is presented by the ONU Department of Music.

Music Director Travis Jürgens will conduct the ONU Symphony Orchestra for the concert, which will open with music from “Jurassic Park” by John Williams, followed by composer Jeff Midkiff’s “Mandolin Concerto.” The composer is also the guest soloist for this piece.

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Bulldog sports update

Wins recorded by volleyball squad, boys’ soccer and girls’ tennis team
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 6, 2016

Streaking Lady Bulldogs sweep Pirates

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The visiting Ada volleyball team swept Bluffton Tuesday night in a Northwest Conference match to record their 11th victory over the last 12 matches.

The 25-11, 25-15, 25-22 win improved the Lady Bulldog record to 14-6 overall and 6-0 in the NWC, tied for tops in the league with Columbus Grove. Meanwhile, Bluffton fell to 1-3 in the NWC with the loss.

Ada middle blocker/hitter Melina Woods knocked down 28 kills, made five digs, came up with two blocks and served an ace to pace the victors.

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Ada Teacher Feature: Josh Klein in his third year at Ada

"Yes, I said MATH and FUN in the same sentence."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

By Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well. Today we meet Josh Klein.

Did you have a teacher who was excited about teaching? What a gift! Read on to learn more about Josh Klein….world traveler, barista, mathematician, churchgoer, equestrian and so much more. There just may be a quiz at the end to see if you know how many countries Josh Klein has visited so far

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David Bailey was a machine operator at Ada Technologies

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

David A. Bailey, 50, died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at 12:59 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on March 13, 1966, in Lima, Ohio to Lewis Bailey and Marilyn (Dyer) Bailey Blake. His father, mother and step father, Bernard Blake preceded him in death. His step mother, Nancy Bailey survives in Rocky Point, N.C. On Feb.  3, 1984, David married Diana E. Boyd and she survives in Alger.

David worked for Ada Technologies, Inc., where he worked as a machine operator. He attended Apollo Career Center, Lima where he received his certificate in Tool & Die Setting Machinist.

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Let's have some fun

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

It's all about following directions and having fun at the same time. Students at the ONU Child Development Center are photograhed while involved in an early-morning exercise song.

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You can talk out loud

Ohio Northern University library renovations create learning space for today’s college student
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged to talk out loud, write on the walls (selectively) and do other things that were previously considered un-library-like in the renovated first floor of Ohio Northern University’s Heterick Memorial Library.

In fact, you can even check out a smoothie along with that reference material.

“In many ways, we are breaking the rules of traditional college libraries,” said Kathleen Baril, director of ONU’s Heterick Memorial Library. “Library research on a university campus is not what it used to be, and our new library space reflects that. The focus is on best utilizing the library space to meet the needs of today’s college students.”

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