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"Titanic" discussion at public library June 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Ada residents won't take a ride on the Titanic, but they will meet in June a discuss the maiden voyage of the ship.

The meeting is the next Ada Public Library book discussion. The discussion is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at the library. The book being discussed is Walter Lord's "A Night to Remember.

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Ohio Northern University to host Summer Sounds Choral Festival

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Ohio Northern University is hosting a “Summer Sounds Choral Festival” for elementary-age students (from second to sixth grades) on the campus of ONU from June 25-29.

Summer Sounds Choral Festival is a half-day choral experience (8:45 a.m. to noon) in which campers learn choral repertoire and performance techniques, develop their musical skills through movement and music games, and attend special classes with instruments. Experienced music teachers teach all classes, and ONU music majors serve as counselors. The week culminates with a concert highlighting the skills the children have learned throughout the week.

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High church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The steeple the Ada Church of Christ (Disciples), 316 S. Main St., peeks through the trees in this photo taken from the ONU campus.

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Robert Charles Bob Ferguson 1949-2012

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Graveside services for Robert Charles Bob Ferguson will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Preston Cemetery in Alger by the Amvets Post 1994 of Kenton.

Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger.

He died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at his nephew’s residence in Alger.

He was born Nov. 9, 1949 in Vicco, Ky., to Chalmers and Elizabeth (Crace) Ferguson. His father and step-mother, Chalmers and Phyllis Ferguson, survive in Mount Pleasant and his mother preceded him in death.

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Lori J. Boyette 1960-2012

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Services for Lori J. Boyette will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Alger by Pastor Mark Andreasen. Burial will be in Roundhead Cemetery.

Friends may call 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the church.

She died at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
She was born Jan. 4, 1960 in Lima to Adam Francis and Doris (Baughman) Edens and they preceded her in death.

Surviving are a brother, Michael V. (Barbara) Edens of Quincy; three sisters, Carolyn J. Courtney of Alger, Judith A. (Thomas) Lawrence of Huntsville and Susan Jan (Tony) Caldwell of Cardington.

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Ada Union School

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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Here's a handsome building from Ada's past. It's the Ada Union School with Professor Ewing as supterintendent.

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