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ONU’s Cultural Conversation hour to focus on ‘self-defense, stand your ground and the Trayvon Martin tragedy’

“Shoot First, Ask Questions Later: Self-Defense, Stand Your Ground, and the Trayvon Martin Tragedy,” will be the title of the discussion during the Ohio Northern University Cultural Conversation hour in the Celebrezze Court Room on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m.

The event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Black Student Union, the Black Law Student Association and the Office of Multicultural Development.

Squash and apple bake - a great seasonal side dish

Squash and Apple Bake
(Provided by the Bluffton University Nutrition Association)

2 lb. butternut, acorn squash
2-3 apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Add nutmeg and cinnamon to taste

1 - Cut the end of the squash and peel. Peel and core the apples. Cut the squash and apples into 1 inch cubes and place in casserole dish.

2 - Combine remaining ingredients except pecans and spread over squash and apples. Top with chopped nuts if desired.

Rev. Walter W. Powers, Jr., 1943-2013

Rev. Walter W. Powers, Jr. age 70, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 4:45 p.m. at his residence in Sidney.

He was born July 20, 1943 in McGuffey, Ohio to Walter W. and Donna Mae (Barnett) Powers, Sr., they preceded him in death. He married Judith Ann Jump on October 14, 1962 in Kenton and she survives in Sidney.

Rev. Powers previously worked in law enforcement and was a pastor. He received his B.A. in Bible Theology and a Teacher Diploma from Southeastern Bible College in Florida. He received his B.S. in Psychology from Urbana University, Urbana. He also graduated from Dayton Theological Seminary.

George Reini, 1948-2013

George Reini, age 64, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his residence in Bluffton.

He was born on October 31, 1948 to George I. and Charlott (Dilley) Reini and they preceded him in death.

George was a professor at the University of Findlay. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving are two sons: Eric (Diana) Reini of Marion and Seth (Stephanie) Reini of San Diego, CA; three daughters: Noelle (Chris) Sautter of Ada, Megan (Adam) Corbe of Cleveland and Bethany Reini of Delaware; and twelve grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com

Latin Food Day Fest at ONU Oct. 4

The Latino/a Student Unions of Ohio Northern, Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo will be hosting Latin Food Day and Festival at ONU in Affinity Commons on Saturday, Oct. 5  from 2-7 p.m.

The festival and food day are being hosted to educate the campus about Hispanic culture, and raise awareness about the LSU chapters at other Ohio campuses.

Activities include  water balloon toss, tug of war, Frisbee, corn hole, soccer, football and dancing. Music will be at the event, and Latin food. Tickets are $5 and the event is open to the public.

Ada HS band places at Revere Competition

The Ada High School Marching Band traveled to northeast Ohio last Saturday and competed in the Revere High School Marching Band Invitational, hosted by the Revere Marching Minutemen. This was Revere's 8th annual marching band competition and the second year in a row Ada has attended this well-run and competitive event. Revere High School is located in Richfield, Ohio, near Cleveland.

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