September 2013

Squash and Apple Bake
(Provided by the Bluffton University Nutrition Association)

2 lb. butternut, acorn squash
2-3 apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Add nutmeg and cinnamon to taste

1 - Cut the end of the squash and peel. Peel and core the apples. Cut the squash and apples into 1 inch cubes and place in casserole dish.

2 - Combine remaining ingredients except pecans and spread over squash and apples. Top with chopped nuts if desired.

Rev. Walter W. Powers, Jr. age 70, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 4:45 p.m. at his residence in Sidney.

He was born July 20, 1943 in McGuffey, Ohio to Walter W. and Donna Mae (Barnett) Powers, Sr., they preceded him in death. He married Judith Ann Jump on October 14, 1962 in Kenton and she survives in Sidney.

Rev. Powers previously worked in law enforcement and was a pastor. He received his B.A. in Bible Theology and a Teacher Diploma from Southeastern Bible College in Florida. He received his B.S. in Psychology from Urbana University, Urbana. He also graduated from Dayton Theological Seminary.

George Reini, age 64, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his residence in Bluffton.

He was born on October 31, 1948 to George I. and Charlott (Dilley) Reini and they preceded him in death.

George was a professor at the University of Findlay. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving are two sons: Eric (Diana) Reini of Marion and Seth (Stephanie) Reini of San Diego, CA; three daughters: Noelle (Chris) Sautter of Ada, Megan (Adam) Corbe of Cleveland and Bethany Reini of Delaware; and twelve grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com

The Latino/a Student Unions of Ohio Northern, Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo will be hosting Latin Food Day and Festival at ONU in Affinity Commons on Saturday, Oct. 5  from 2-7 p.m.

The festival and food day are being hosted to educate the campus about Hispanic culture, and raise awareness about the LSU chapters at other Ohio campuses.

Activities include  water balloon toss, tug of war, Frisbee, corn hole, soccer, football and dancing. Music will be at the event, and Latin food. Tickets are $5 and the event is open to the public.

The Ada High School Marching Band traveled to northeast Ohio last Saturday and competed in the Revere High School Marching Band Invitational, hosted by the Revere Marching Minutemen. This was Revere's 8th annual marching band competition and the second year in a row Ada has attended this well-run and competitive event. Revere High School is located in Richfield, Ohio, near Cleveland.

By Dusty Donley

The Ada Bulldogs got back to their winning ways last Friday night as they welcomed the Pirates of Bluffton to the friendly confines of War Memorial Stadium. Despite a furious fourth quarter Bluffton rally, the Bulldogs were able to pull out a 36-24 Northwest Conference victory. The win raises Ada's record to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the conference.

Ohio Northern University will observe Constitution Day with a showing of “Search and Seizure: Mapp vs. Ohio,” a short documentary from The Constitution Project, in the Dicke Forum on Monday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

This documentary explores the Fourth Amendment case Mapp vs. Ohio, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that evidence illegally obtained by police is not admissible in state courts. This 1961 case redefined the rights of the accused. Following the showing of the documentary, Bryan Ward, ONU associate dean and professor of law, will conduct a question-and-answer session to discuss issues arising from search and seizure.

A parade, pep rally, spirit week, king and queen, dance…sounds like Ada High School’s homecoming is approaching. It is and the Ada High School student council sponsors this year’s event.

Homecoming is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5. Events begin next week during Spirit Week.

The ONU Astronomy Club invites Icon viewers to attend the next event at the ONU Observatory. The theme is "The Andromeda Galaxy," and the free event runs from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27.

The Friday program's main target will be the Andromeda Galaxy, the biggest, brightest galaxy in the northern sky (after the Milky Way).

Dr. J. Pinkney, professor of physics and astronomy at ONU, will give a short presentation on this galaxy around 9 p.m., followed by a Q&A session.

The Ada midget football team will host a cancer walk at the Ada War Memorial Stadium and Park from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13. Pre-registration begins at 1:30 p.m.

SPONSOR AND ORDER FORMS ARE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Tim Campbell, coach, said, "This is a fun event open to the public and everyone of all ages. Be part of our pack and join the fight."

All money, donations and t-shirt order forms are due to Campbell by Monday, Sept. 30. "Not only is this a chance to support the fight against cancer, it is also an opportunity to help young athletes come together as a team and become involved in service to Ada."

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