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Biology majors gain research experience

There is a certain science to becoming a scientist. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly isn’t easy. But for those with a passion for discovery, it is worth every painstaking effort.

Fortunately for three of ONU molecular biology majors, a new on-campus summer research program has taught them just that. Sadie VanHorn, Charlotte Wirth and Jordyn Sanner are the most recent participants of ONU’s Polar Research Experience Program in Molecular Biology. 

Build a gingerbread house on Friday

The Ada Public Library will have Christmas in July on Friday when materials will be available for making gingerbread houses. All age groups are welcome.

The "house building" will take place at 3 p.m. at the Ada United Methodist Church since there is some real construction of an addition starting at the library.

Signup at the library circulation desk to participate in making a gingerbread house.

A moist June causes crop problems

Here's the rainfall report for June from Hardin County extension reporters.

Liberty Township (Ada area) saw the least rain, 2.76 inches. Roundhead the most: 7 inches. Average countywide was about 5 inches, close to the 10-year average. The way things are shaping up for July, look for higher than average rainfall. 

How did the moisture in June affect farming? The Extension reports:

"Rain persisted most of the month of June, with precipitation occurring 2/3 of the days.  Some fields continued to pond and flood in low areas, areas with compaction, and other hard to drain soils.  

USV to host play

The Hardin County Players will present "Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" on July 14-16 and 21-23 at USV high school cafeteria.

Performances on Fridays and Saturdays begin at 7 p.m. Curtain time on Sundays is 3 p.m. 

Tickets are $7. Children through 12th grade are admitted free. The Players website is: hcplayers.org.

Ada Varsity Singers present show

The ever-popular Ada Varsity Singers are having a camp at the school this week which will culminate in a public performance on Friday.

After working 10-hour days all week on song and dance routines, the award-winning Varsity Singers will present their 2017-18 show for the first time before an audience. 

Time and place: 7 p.m. on Friday in the school auditorium.

Gospel Sing for the community

Dana Walters is organizing a Gospel Sing for the community. The program will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at Ada War Memorial Park.

Nine  individuals and groups are scheduled to sing. A free will donation will be taken for the singers. Food will be available for sale. 

The singers will perform from the band shell at the park. The gospel sing will proceed, even if it rains, since tents will be set up for that possibility.

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