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March 2015

First United Methodist congregation beginning to feel at home in new surroundings

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Youngsters gather in the front of the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church on Sunday to hear the childrens' sermon. Becky Bodey taught the lesson. This was the first Sunday worship service in the new church, three years after it burned to the ground.

The church has had a series of special occasions leading up to today. There was an Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 18, a prayer vigil from dawn to dusk on Feb. 19-21, and the last service at the ONU Chapel on Feb. 22.

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The farm relocates to Ada today and Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Farmers aren't in the field today. Instead they are on the ONU campus learning about new ag products and technologies.

Over 500 farmers, consultants, industry reps and government officials are in Ada March 3 and 4 participating in a Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTC), one of the largest agricultural programs in northwestern Ohio.

Over 60 speakers are present and about 40 vendors have product displays and representatives available.

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Here's some artistic rural Ada winter scenes - from Cedar Grove

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

The winter snow and shadows create an artistic image on an Irish fence made of split rail at Cedar Grove located on five acres of land three miles north of Ada.

Below: A carved stone greets visitors to Cedar Cove. The sign is made of Brown County stone quarried near Nashville, Ind.

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What's for lunch in March?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

What's for lunch in March at Ada school cafeteria?
Click here for the daily menu.

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"Rio Bravo" shown Wednesday afternoon at ReStore

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Do you like a good Western movie?

If so, you are in luck. ReStore's Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies this week features "Rio Bravo."

The movie will be shown at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 4. It is free and open to the public.

Rio Bravo is a 1959 American Western film produced and directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, and Ward Bond.

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Observations, insights and sighting: Drones over Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

No Drones...Yet

Drones have been in the news the past couple of years. They have the potential to be used in delivery, farming, or just for fun. So, I asked the county extension office if they knew of a farmer near Ada who was using drones.  Nope, not yet was the reply; however, the FAA has come up with some guidelines that may encourage the use of drones in farming, they said.

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Congrats are in order for these Ada students

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Congrats are in order for several Ada students for several recent achievements. Here's the list:

CONGRATULATIONS: To the 12 Ada students that had work selected for the Kewpee Art Show which opened on Friday. Special congrats to the award winners: Jake 1st place in Sculpture, Allison 1st place in Drawing, Liz 2nd place Print-Making, Alexandra 3rd place in Painting and special honors to Shelbey who won Best of Show. Their work was chosen out of over 400 works of Art from 21 High Schools.

Congratulations: To the High School Winter Guard on qualifying for finals at the Winter Guard International Regional in Pittsburgh this Saturday.

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Here it is March, and here's the school calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

March is a busy month for students at Ada schools. Here's a list of some of the significant March events, from the school website:

First week of March
Mar. 2 FCA meeting in cafeteria 7:00- 8:45 pm
Mar. 4 Academic Boosters Meeting in Media Center 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Mar. 5 Jr High Quiz Bowl make-up County Tournament 4:30 – 7:30 pm

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Have you checked out Ada Flea Market lately?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Merchandise at the Ada Flea Market is always changing, says proprietor Gus Guthrie.

New items include World War II hats, OSU items, oak furniture, wall hangings, and fragrances. Gus has several new Simmons recliners on display. Of course, he continues his line of popular mattresses made by Simmons -- twin, full, queen and king.

Whether looking for knick knacks or antiques, the Ada Flea Market is a fun place to shop...and bargains can be found.

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ONU alum featured in "outstanding women of science" recognition from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 2, 2015

March is Women’s History month, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recognizing a different female employee each day on its social media sites.

Ohio Northern University alum, Amanda Horvath, was featured on the Feb. 27 Mountain-Prairie flickr site as an outstanding woman of science.

Here's the feature: 

Amanda Horvath, #ScienceWoman

Amanda Horvath

Title: Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Duty station: Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, Regional Office, Denver

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