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Smittle receives award

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Independent College Advancement Associates (ICAA) recently recognized ONU with a series of awards.

Dave Smittle, a 1984 ONU graduate, was awarded the inaugural Dave Smittle Service Award. The award was established in honor and recognition of his 22 years of service to ICAA.

The Ernest Sheetz Mentor Award went to April Novotny, a 1996 ONU graduate, who is assistant vice president for development at Capital University.
ONU’s “What's New at ONU?” alumni receptions were recognized as the ICAA 2017 Program of Excellence.

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ONU biochemist research featured on CNN

Cinnamon: Pantry staple - and medical powerhouse?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 25, 2017

Ohio Northern University pharmacy faculty member Dr. Amy Stockert's cinnamon research is featured today in a story by Sandee LaMotte on CNN's website. Dr. Stockert is associate professor of biochemistry.

Stockert is quoted in the story, saying: "A lot of the studies have been in postmenopausal women and men of that age. Some have found positive effects; other studies have not."

Apple cider vinegar and diabetes

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Vacation forms required for Ada students at the fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 25, 2017

Here's some recent announcements from the Ada school website of interest to Icon viewers:

HARDIN COUNTY FAIR PARTICIPANTS:  Any students involved with the fair, please stop in the high school office and pick up a vacation form.  The completed form must be turned in at least one week prior to the fair.

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Ada Rotary gives to students

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, August 24, 2017

Ada Rotary members donate items and money to outfit the new STEM and Robotics lab. Mr. Hunt and his grateful students say, "Thank you!"

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"Spectacular" children's auditions set

Performances Nov. 16-18 and Dec. 1-3
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, August 21, 2017

ONU will hold children’s auditions for the “Holiday Spectacular” at 1 p.m.on Sunday, Sept. 10, in the Freed Center.

Auditions will be held for singers and dancers, ages 5 to 12. Those who are auditioning may be asked to sing and should be ready to participate in a dance call (jazz and/or tap shoes). There will not be prepared dance or vocal solos.

The Holiday Spectacular has been a regional tradition for more than 20 years and includes dancing, singing and skits. It is performed at both the Freed Center as well as in Lima.

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Ada Music Boosters dinner set for Sept. 8

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, August 21, 2017

Ticket pre-sales continue through Aug. 24 for the annual Ada Music Boosters BBQ, held before the first home football game from 4:30 to 6:00 on Friday, Sept. 8. The Bulldogs host LCC on Senior Night at War Memorial Stadium, game time 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.

The meal is a major fund-raiser for the Boosters with proceeds benefitting projects for the music department.  There are four ways to obtain tickets:  

• Contact any Ada High School Marching Band, Color Guard or Varsity Singer member

• Contact Arlene Allison at 419-302-7698 or Amy Morgan at 419-957-2125.

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