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January 2014

Here's Mustard Seed Cafe, Bluffton, weekend dinner features

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 31, 2014

Mustard Seed Dinner Features Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Bluffton

In addition to 8 main courses, 7 appetizer items, soups, salads and desserts, the following features will offered at Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main Street, Bluffton, this Friday and Saturday nights.

Main Course:  Porter-braised Short Ribs over soft grits with wilted swiss chard, sauteed mushrooms and shallots with our own dijon crème sauce
Soup du jour:  Minestrone
Vegetable:  Lemon Ginger Carrots
Dessert:  Chilled Citrus Sabayon

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ONU entrepreneurship program a national finalist

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 30, 2014

Ohio Northern University was one of four finalists for a United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Outstanding Specialty Entrepreneurship Program Award and was recognized at the USASBE annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

ONU made the top four from more than 50 nominations. Tammy Schakett, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the Dicke College of Business Administration, attended the conference and nominated ONU. The three other finalists were the University of Maryland, University of Texas and University of Florida.

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The Village Voice: 2014 recycling calendars are available

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 30, 2014

The long awaited 2014 Waste Management recycling calendars have arrived in the Village Water Office.

Residents who have their refuse collected by Waste Management as a part of the Village contract also have recycling collection available to them. As in the past, the recycling is collected every other week, whereas the refuse is collected every week. Many residents have come to rely on the calendars, which are printed and sent to the Village by Waste Management each year.

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A line up of Bulldogs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 30, 2014

You know these girls, front and back, can you name them without looking at their faces? Check the photos on the bottom of the answers. The photos were taken during the playing of the National Anthem in a game at Bluffton High School on Jan. 30.

Front view from left, Alexis Gonzaga (3), Morgan Sutton (5), Carlee Marshall (10), Alexis Amburgey (12), Britteny Archer (14), Sidney Faine (20),  Rachel Wildman (22), Lindsay Walden (24), Haley Wyss (30), and Tori Wyss (32). 

Coaches (not in photo) are Neal Dumbaugh, head coach; Morgan Dumbaugh, JV coach.

CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE

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Elda Kirkland, 1920-2014

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Elda C. Kirkland, 93, died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at 3:18 a.m. at Otterbein- Cridersville in Cridersville, Ohio.

She was born on June 25, 1920, in Toledo, Ohio to Benjamin F. and Maude I. (Roberts) Scofield and they preceded her in death. On June 18, 1949, she married Dale T. Kirkland and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1987.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Brockport United Methodist Church, Brockport, N.Y. and formerly of the Collingwood United Methodist Church, Toledo.
Surviving are a son, David (Doris) Kirkland of Franklin; a daughter, Cathy (Jonathan) Smalley of Ada; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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Here's the latest Ada school announcements

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Here are some of the announcements from the Ada school website pertaining to rescheulded events:

JUNIORS & SENIORS: The Lima News and Bluffton University are sponsoring the Leaders of Tomorrow program. All nominees will be recognized in a special section of the Lima News and invited to attend an awards recognition banquet! The 10 finalists and top honoree will receive special awards! Each school can nominate up to 3 juniors and 3 seniors. Apply by Jan. 31.

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University's entrepreneurship program among finalists for national award

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Ohio Northern University was one of four finalists for a United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Outstanding Specialty Entrepreneurship Program Award and was recognized at the USASBE annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

ONU made the top four from more than 50 nominations. Tammy Schakett, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the Dicke College of Business Administration, attended the conference and nominated ONU. The three other finalists were the University of Maryland, University of Texas and University of Florida.

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Several agriculture programs offered in Hardin County in February

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 29, 2014

By Mark Badertscher
Tuesday, Feb. 3 will be the first of four Sheep and Goat Webinar programs being offered at the Hardin County Extension office, in a coordinated effort with the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association.  

Roger A. High, The Ohio State University, will present the first program “The Management Continuum and Success during the Lambing/Kid Time Period” this week, starting at 7 pm. 

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The Freed Center presents ‘Jungle Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live’

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 29, 2014

 

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts and Nationwide Insurance present “Jungle Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live” on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Take a trip to the wild side and join America’s favorite zookeeper, “Jungle Jack,” as he features many of his favorite animals, fascinating stories and footage from around the world.

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Taxing questions: ONU students to help with tax preparation

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 29, 2014

 

Taxpayers in Hardin and surrounding counties can find free income tax assistance from Ohio Northern University business and law students through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

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