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Things I’ve learned and you might want to consider

By Monty Siekerman

BY CALEB SCOTT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Senior Britt Lauck (Lima/Shawnee) scored a game high 17 points as she led the No. 17-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 60-36 victory over Castleton (Vt.) on the first day of the Music City Classic held in Nashville, Tenn.

The Polar Bears remain perfect on the season and move to 10-0, while the Spartans fall to 6-3.

Lauck scored 17 points, while shooting 5-of-6 from the 3-point line and added two rebounds and two assists to lead the Polar Bears offensively.

Junior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) chipped in 11 points and pulled down four rebounds.

BY CALEB SCOTT

ADA — The Ohio Northern women's soccer team posted its 13th consecutive winning season in 2016 under 13th-year head coach Mark Batman.

The Polar Bears posted a 15-4-0 record and went 8-1-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while winning the OAC Regular Season title and advancing to the OAC Tournament Championship finals for the second consecutive season.

This was the 11th consecutive season Ohio Northern has qualified for the OAC Tournament, and 12th OAC Championship appearance.

Because the Ada Public Library has some great programs planned

We can’t wait until January.

Just look at all the events planned at the Ada Public Library. We’re noting a few and for the entire list click here.

We're thinking Christmas as long as we are able. Here's another colorful Ada residential holiday display photographed by Ken Collins.

Make it workable and not overwhelming

The new year is an ideal time to set up a household budget. David McClough, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Ohio Northern University, can offer common-sense insights for a strategic plan to avoid a New Year’s resolution gone awry.
 
“It is important to make the budget workable and not overwhelming or daunting. It has to provide a guide you can follow,” McClough said. “I often compare budgets to a fitness regimen. Everyone wants the benefits, but no one likes dieting or working out. You have to be disciplined and remain focused on the outcome.”
 

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