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Twins Mindy Jolliff (seated) and Melissa Klingler paint a spring scene featuring a tree, birdhouse, and wildflowers during the PAINTInn at ONU on Wednesday evening. Next PAINTInn at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, will feature a bunny painted on a wood surface. Marilyn Reed of Marilyn's Artistry is instructor. She said, "Classes make you feel like you are an artist. They include easels, canvases and supplies. And, there is a wonderful buffet set up." Cost is $38. (Monty Siekerman)

His project: Implementing a youth robotics program at the Ada Public Library.

By Monty Siekerman
Deavan Scott has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was honored at an event Friday at Community Health Professionals. A large crowd of friends and family filled the room in recognition of his accomplishment.

His project was implementing a youth robotics program at the Ada Public Library.
Deavan, 15, who is homeschooled, is the son of Craig and Rosanna Scott. He has been involved in Scouting since he became a Tiger at the age of 7. He enjoys camping and outdoor activities.

Attorneys from several states and ONU law students attended the 40th annual Law Review Symposium on Friday at the law school.

Pictured are (from left) Eric Ambos, editor-in-chief of the Law Review; Jeff Schulman, local attorney; and Khaled Beydoun, who is associated with law schools in Michigan and California.

As head of the Law Review, Ambos has one of the highest positions available to a student in a law school. Schulman is a former mayor of Ada. Beydoun discussed executive orders banning some Muslims from the U.S.

The softball field has been spruced up this year with windscreens recently installed at the playing field in War Memorial Park. Here, the Ada team gets some practice in on Saturday before Monday's first game. The improvements were paid for by the Athletic Boosters and private donations. Troy Erickson is AHS softball coach. Lindsay Simmons and Addy Bame are assistant coaches.

James Wright gets help in completing his village income taxes from Michelle Jordan of CCA on Saturday at the Depot. CCA, the village tax collection agency, sends someone to Ada once a year on a Saturday in March to assist residents in completing the tax forms. The CCA rep from the Dayton branch was busy this year, with people waiting when the doors opened at 10 a.m.

What better place to have a series of talks about gardening than in a greenhouse. In this case, it's Laurie Laird instructing a full house of gardeners at New Leaf Garden Center in Ada on Saturday. Seminar attendees learned about the new and most popular plants for 2017, old wives tales about plants, natural insect and pest detergents, and more. Laurie owns and manages greenhouse and landscape design and installation businesses in Ada and Kenton.

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