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Meet Tom Hanks' friend, Wilson, (think the movie Cast Away). You can see Wilson in the Ohio Northern University James Lehr Kennedy Engineering building. This interesting sculpture was created by Jerry Churchill, a 1958 alum, and donated to the university by Sarah Everett and Holly Churchill-Lane. Apparently the mask was added this year.  Several art pieces in the building are highlighted on the department's Facebook. This is one of them.

Sign-up underway now for Nov. 23-34 talks with teachers

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Ada parent-teacher conferences will be held virtually through Zoom this year, according to Ada school website.

This includes all Kindergarten through high school senior students who are on campus and online.

To sign up for a conference time with your child's teacher, click the link provided below. Links were also emailed to homes through FinalForms.

Parent-teacher conferences are:
•  Monday, Nov. 23, from 4-8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The only day for school the week of Nov. 23-27 will be Monday, Nov. 23.

Looking to hire up to 30 full-time employees

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FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Interviews are anticipated to begin next week for full- and part-time positions at Bluffton’s soon-to-open Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurant.

Mike Eirons, director of personnel support and development, told the Icon that up to 30 full-time employees may be hired.

Positions range from store manager, shift managers, bakers and baristas. Watch the Icon for dates, locations and details of interviews.

The store will open soon at 499 State Route 103, Bluffton, which is the former location of Burger King Restaurant. Demolition of the Burger King began in early August and construction of the new Dunkin’ Donuts building has progressed since then.

Weekend class and Sunday only classes accepting registrations

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Ada Icon's newest advertiser, Always Right Driving School, 205  N. High St., Columbus Grove, announces a driver’s education classes set for this fall and winter on the follow schedule:

Weeknight class
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 23-24-25 
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 30- Dec. 1-2
Class time: 5 to 9:10 p.m.
Class location: Columbus Grove

Sunday only class
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jan. 3
Class time: Noon to 4:10 p.m.
Class location: Bath school, 2850 Bible Road, Lima, and
St. John’s United Methodist Church, 205 N. High St., Columbus Grove

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It's Beatitudes's Christmas kick off.

The downtown Ada shop announces its holiday raffle and tickets are now on sale at $1 for one or $5 for six. Many business donations are coming into the store as part of the prizes.

Watch the Icon for a list of prizes announced soon.

Winners will be notified on Friday, Nov., 20, according to Deb Curlis. She added that Christmas decorative items are also now available at the store.

From this year's Findlay Art League fall juried show

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Three Ohio Northern alumni received awards at this year’s Findlay Art League fall juried show. Photos of the three artist's work are at the bottom of this story.

Ed Corle (BFA ’78), received a third place,  with his “Serving Bowl” in ceramic.

Harry Melroy (BA ’72), received a merit award,  with his “Sisters of the Magic Meadow,” acrylic painting.

Laura Barnhart Corle (BFA ’77), received an honorable mention,  with her“Red Fertilizer Truck,” water color/gouache.

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