May 2016

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Deborah Bish from Ada, shown with the Bluffton Community Market manager, Mike Love, was the Shopping Spree winner at the Market on May 7. 

The Bluffton Lions Club sponsored the shopping spree as a way to gain proceeds for their scholarship program.  Winnings from this spree and other projects conducted by the Lions Club make it able to again give six scholarships for seniors in the area schools of Bluffton, Pandora-Gilboa and Cory-Rawson. 

These scholarship winners will be announced at the school’s annual awards session this week.

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If you have a green thumb (even if you don't) here's a neat volunteer opportunity for you from the ReStore Facebook page:

"If anyone is interested in helping with the Community Garden, located on the ONU. campus, contact Chris DiBuasio at 419-230-4417 or 419-772-2780.

You will be volunteering for planting, weeding, watering and harvesting."

What are waiting for?

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By Ashley Birchmeier

Freshman Kylie Asmus was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Rookie of the Year announced Friday afternoon.

The Polar Bears saw four members garner All-Conference honors.

Asmus and sophomore Kirsten Lightel earned Second Team All-OAC honors, while senior Amanda Lahti and sophomore Jenna Hollar were named Honorable Mention.

Asmus led ONU this season in hits (59) and doubles (13). The freshman recorded a career-high four hits in an 8-3 victory over Heidelberg.

She has recorded three or more hits in six games this season, three of which were during conference play.

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Frederick E. “Fred” Fisher, 75, died on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:15 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital, Bluffton. 

He was born on April 2, 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio, to Basil W. and Eleanor (McElwain) Fisher who preceded him in death. On Oct. 2, 1993, he married Betty Lou Smith and she survives in LaFayette. 

Fred retired from Ford Motor Company as a repairman where he had worked for over 30 years. He attended the County Line Church of the Brethren. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and the Lima BPOE Lodge #54.

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The Ada Public Library is currently taking resumes for a Substitute Clerk. The position will work on an as needed basis, does not include benefits, and pays $9/hr. Training will begin immediately after hire.

Those interested in the position may stop by the Library for a list of the Substitute Clerk's resposibilites, as well as to drop off a resume.

The deadline for those parties interested is Friday, May 20th.

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Martin L. Linn, 57, was reunited with his son, Michael, in Heaven on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 6:25 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1958, to Major and Deloris Marcine (Underwood) Linn who preceded him in death.

Martin worked at the Pepsi Cola Company of Lima. He was a 1976 Upper Scioto Valley High School graduate. He attended the Alger Assembly of God Church and the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Marty enjoyed photography, playing with his grandchildren, landscaping and was a major OSU fan.        

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Connie Joan Park, 73, died on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 10:55 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. 

She was born on Feb. 13, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to Theodore and LeNora (Rudy) Stemen. She married James Park on July 10, 1970, and he survives in Ada. 

Connie was a homemaker and an avid Bingo player.

Also surviving are three sons: Robert (Susan) Park of Spencerville, Jamie (Rhonda) Park and Gary “George” (Stacey) Park both of Ada; a daughter, Lisa Dysert of Ada; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; 

She was preceded in death by 2 infant brothers.

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The FRIENDS of the Ada Public Library--think the Library's booster club--is hosting a fundraiser this coming Monday May 9th at El Campo Restaurant.

There will be Trivia and a 50/50 Raffle from 5:30-7p.m. and even if you're not a trivia fan, consider eating at El Campo--10% of the proceeds, between 4p.m.-10p.m. will go to the FRIENDS of the Library.

The FRIENDS of the Library supports the Library in many ways, inluding running used books sales, making donations toward items the Library needs (i.e. a storytime rug), and hosting events like their famous Halloween Party--this year alone over 600 people attended the FRIENDS of the Ada Library Halloween Party!

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It's less than a month away--mark your calendars for the Ada Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off, which includes:

  • Summer Reading Sign-up
  • 4-H Animals
  • Face Painting
  • Touch-a-Truck
  • a HUGE Used Book Sale

All events are free, except the Used Book Sale of course! Funds raised by the Book Sale--which will be run by FRIENDS of the Library members--go back to the Library and help in programming costs.

If you don't already have an Ada Library card consider signing-up today, as it will be needed to participate in the Summer Reading program.

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Ohio Northern University’s Northern on Main will close to University students and employees as well as the public on Sunday, May 8, at 7 p.m., to transform into a new retail outlet. Ohio Northern, in partnership with its dining services vendor, Sodexo, will open a Così.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY - 

An international fast casual restaurant company, Così is set to open in the existing footprint in August 2016 and will feature a variety of signature salads, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, bagels, flatbread pizzas, gourmet beverages and desserts.

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