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It covers 3.5 miles - that's a lot of paint

By Monty Siekerman
Shortly after it was opened, the walking/jogging/running path at ONU was tagged the Green Monster.

It’s route around campus, mostly on the outskirts, covers 3.5 miles and is mostly painted green.

The “Monster” has been around enough to be renewed. This week the employees of Elite Painting and Sealcoating of Lima are sealing and repainting the popular path which is used by students, faculty, staff as well as the community.

Here, Doug Gallaspie of Elite works on the improvement on Thursday afternoon near Klingler Road.

Ada's newest business offers refurbished furniture, jewelry, children’s clothing, wood and metal art, food items, lighting, gifts, and more.

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Mercantile on Main held its Grand Opening on Thursday with Ada Chamber of Commerce members on hand for the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Afterwards, a large number of Chamber members and townspeople entered the store to see all that is offered, including refurbished furniture, jewelry, children’s clothing, wood and metal art, food items, lighting, gifts, and more.

The store will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays.  The shop’s phone number is 419-236-3499.

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From Romeo and Juliet to Young Frankenstein

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts has released the schedule for its 2018-19 season.
 
The season includes:
• “Romeo and Juliet” (Sept. 27-30)
• “The Wild Party” (for mature audiences, Oct. 18-21)
• the Homecoming performance of “Mystic India: The World Tour, A Bollywood Dance Spectacular” (Oct. 27)
• “The ONU Holiday Spectacular” (Nov. 15-17 in Ada and Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Lima),
• “Choreographers’ Showcase Spring Dance Performance” (Feb. 2-3, 2019)
The International Play Festival: India (Feb. 21-24, 2019)
• “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” (April 11-14, 2019).
 

Friday, Aug. 3, is the deadline for individuals, organizations, and businesses to register for ONU student help. First-year students are encouraged to engage in the community by volunteering their services from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 18. The program, called Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day, is in its 5th year.

Registration forms and additional information can be found at onu.edu/aceday. Those with questions may call 419-772-2200.

The Ada Music Boosters will hold its annual BBQ from 4:30 until 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, prior to the first home game, which is against USV. Tickets, at $9 each, are now on sale. They can be obtained these four ways:  

• Contact any Ada High School Marching Band, Color Guard or Varsity Singer member

• Contact Arlene Allison at 419-302-7698 or Amy Morgan at 419-957-2125.  Please leave your name, phone number or email to receive a confirmation.

• Email the Music Boosters at [email protected]

• Leave a message on the facebook page

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