Jeffrey P. Newland, 63, died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1951, in Bluffton, Ohio to Torence Robert and Dorothea (Neu) Newland and they preceded him in death.
He formerly worked at Ohio Northern University in the Janitorial Department.
He is survived by two daughters: Amber (Zack Hosler) Wireman of Alger and Tabitha Newland of Lima; four grandchildren; four brothers: Dennis (Kathy) Burris of Ada, Steve (Pat) Burris of Lima, Robert Newland, Jr. of Lakeview and Mike (Sue) Newland of Lima; one sister: Diana (Bill) Hoffer of Ada; a step sister, Carol Fletcher of Ada; step mother, Della Newland of Ada.
Ada fourth and fifth grade music classes will perform "Lights! Camera! Christmas!" twice on Thursday, Dec. 4.
According to Lori Wilson director, "The kids decide it is time to make an amazing movie about the one and only Santa Claus, but what style of movie should we use? How about an epic extravaganza like Cecil B. DeMille? Adventure film like Steven Spielberg? A Spaghetti Western might be fun. How will we decide?"
Performances are at 1:15 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the Ada school auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.
Ohio Northern University Pre-school director, June Zimmerman, points to Africa on the globe. The students at the pre-school have had several sessions on maps recently. One of the students is from Africa.
We understand you were homecoming queen this year. What thoughts went through your mind when your name was announced on the football field?
Oh I didn't know what to think, honestly. I was overjoyed and surprised and just so grateful. I didn't think much, I just felt it all and it was wonderful, to say the least.
Have you decided on your college plans next year?
I've decided to go to Rhodes for two years for all my prerequisite classes, and then I plan on finishing college at either the OSU branch in Lima or going to Columbus.
The Ohio Northern University Department of English continues its 2014 Fall Reading Series with authors Christopher DeWeese and Heather Christle in the Elzay Gallery of Art on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
DeWeese is the author of “The Black Forest” and the chapbooks “Fireproof Swan” and “Maneuvers.” His poems have appeared in publications such as Boston Review, Crazyhorse, Fence and Tin House. Currently an assistant professor of poetry at Wright State University, DeWeese has also taught at Agnes Scott College, Emory University and Smith College.
