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Former ONU president featured in ‘West Point Leadership: Profiles of Courage’

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Dr. DeBow Freed, president emeritus of Ohio Northern University, is featured in the new book “West Point Leadership: Profiles of Courage,” which lauds his public service career.

The book covers Freed’s 23 years of active military duty, five years as a college dean, and 32 years as a president of two colleges and universities while noting his lifetime of service to the nation.

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Zooming in on Dr. Lehr

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 6, 2013

A zoom lens can create interesting perspectives. Take this photo of the statue of Dr. Lehr on the ONU campus. It appears that the founder of ONU is pondering his garden.

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Let the yard sales begin! All 43 (and actually lots more)

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 6, 2013

THE COMPLETE LIST OF GARAGE SALES IS FOUND IN ATTACHMENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

It's a garage saler's dream. Forty-three garage sales in the larger Ada community on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9-10. Simply put, it's the Main Street Across American 2013 Buy-Way Yard Sale, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the famous Lincoln Highway.

Four attachments to this story provide lists, addresses and dates of the 43 area garage sales.

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Kiwanis memorial tree dedication Aug. 6 in Ada park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 6, 2013

President Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order at noon on Tuesday July 30th in McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered Jon Umphress.

The wedding anniversary of Peter and Jeanie Previte (8/02/1975) was noted.

Tom Kier was congratulated on being appointed Interim Dean of the Raabe College of Pharmacy at ONU.

In business:
-Members were updated on club finances.

-The Memorial Tree Dedication is set for Wednesday August 6th 6:00 p.m. at War Memorial Park. The family of Von Spellman (honoree) is planning on attending. There will be no Tuesday noon meeting.

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Eight Hardin 4-H youth in state fair rabbit skillathon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Students are photographed left to right, bottom to top.

119 youth from all over Ohio participated in the Ohio State Fair rabbit contests. Of those 119, eight were from Hardin County youth. The competitions included Rabbit Skillathon, Breed Identification, Judging and Showmanship. In the Judging contest, youth judged four rabbits of four different breeds against the American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard of Perfection and placed each according to compliance with the standard.

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Harvest and Herb Fest' booth space, parade and queen info on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Spaces are now being reserved for the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival. If you would like to reserve a booth space, contact Scott and Arlene Allison at 419-634-1144. Please leave your name and address to receive a booth application.

If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Parade, contact Anna Poling at 419-303-7234.

Attention Ada High School Girls Ages 15-18 (9th grade – 12th grade). Applications are now available for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest & Herb Festival Queen Contest.

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