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Ada Public Library is in the process of hiring a new fiscal officer, according to Rhett Grant, library director.

This is a part-time position. A job description is attached.

From National Rural Health Association for patient satisfaction

Bluffton Hospital was recognized by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) as a top 20 hospital for patient satisfaction. Chris Keller, president of Bluffton Hospital and Nicki Keuneke, director of operations recently received the award at the annual Critical Access Hospital Conference.

“We are so proud to be ranked highly in these measures and to receive this award,” said Chris Keller, president of Bluffton Hospital.

“Our associates, physicians and volunteers work hard every day to ensure each patient has a positive experience. I am thrilled that their effort is being recognized through this prestigious award.”

Patricia Ann (Shea) Grubbs, age 75, died on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 1:05 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. 

She was born on January 10, 1942 in Albion, Michigan to Harrison and Waneta (Collinsworth) Shea who preceded her in death. 

On January 29, 1961 Patricia married Thomas E. Grubbs and he survives in Dola. 

Patricia was a homemaker. 

She is also survived by her daughter, Tina (Larry) Anderson of Xenia, Ohio and her sister, Gloria Inmon of Dunkirk. 

She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Fogle. 

The annual trick or treat event at Ohio Northern will begin with registration at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the McIntosh Center activities room. ONU students will then lead the youngsters through residence halls beginning at 5:15 p.m. 

The event will also include dinner at 6 p.m. in the McIntosh Center ballroom and a costume contest and raffle at 6:30 p.m. before wrapping up at approximately 7 p.m.

 The event, which is open to area children, is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join the fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend the festivities. The outing is presented by ONU’s office of residence life.

"Carrie the Musical" will open Thursday at the Freed Center. The ONU music and theatre arts departments will present five performances of the play adapted from Stephen King's horror story "Carrie."

Rehearsing are Taran Beasley (upstage), who plays Carrie White, and Hanna Lane, who plays Margaret White.

For more details, see an earlier Ada Icon story. Tickets may be purchased by calling 419-772-1900.

Sarah Puntel, a junior from Stripongsville, has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week.

The junior earns the honor for the first time in her career.

Puntel led Northern offensively as the No. 15-ranked Polar Bears posted a 2-0-0 record during the week, defeating Heidelberg and John Carroll.

In the contest against Heidelberg, Puntel scored an unassisted goal in the 27th minute that would prove to be the game-winner for ONU.

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