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March 2016

For two days Ada was the farm capital of Ohio with 900 farmers here

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

About 900 farmers and exhibitors attended the conservation and tillage conference held in McIntosh Center on March 2-3.

Here, a large group of attendees hear a panel discussion that included a former deputy Secretary of Agriculture who is a no till farmer.

The conference is organized by OSU. The large group of farmers regularly attends the two-day meeting on the ONU campus during spring break when there are plenty of conference rooms and dining facilities available, as well as accommodations at The Inn.

Photos below - Persons attending the conference, plus:

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Ada High School yearbooks now on sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ada High School yearbooks are now on sale. Several other noteworthy announcements follow, from the Ada school website:

Yearbooks are on sale. Order your's at yearbookordercenter.com with Ada school code 4902. Parents or friends can also use yearbookordercenter.com under “buy a year book ad” to buy a senior ad. They can upload their own pictures and a special message for their seniors.

AUDITIONS FOR BAND, CREW OR SINGER/DANCER: There will be a meeting Friday for all students interested in auditioning for band, crew or singer/dancer for Varsity Singers next school year. Ear your lunch quickly then meet in Mrs. Glenn’s room.

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2015 Ohio agriculture in review - from OSU Extension Office

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

By Ed Lentz – OSU Extension, Hancock County
Agriculture in 2015 has had many bumps and bruises. I have listed nine events that affected agriculture in our area last year.

Grain Prices. Grain prices continue to remain low for another year. It is been projected that US farm revenue may be at its lowest level since the early 2000’s. Input costs have started to drop but not at a level to match the loss of income. Farm land values have slowly begun to drop as a result of lower farm revenue.

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And, don't forget about T-Ball sign-up

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ada T-ball registration takes placed twice this week.

Registration takes place at the same time as Pony League and youth baseball and softball. Those times follow:
• Thursday, March 3 - Ada Park, 7-9 p.m.
• Sunday, March 6, Ada Park, 2-4 p.m.

Or persons may mail an application (attachment at the bottom of this story), to:

Ada Diamonds Association
PO Box 320
Ada, OH 45810
Postmark by Friday, April 1.

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Want to play baseball or softball this summer? Registration underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ada softball and baseball registration takes placed twice this week.

The following registrations are involved:
• Slow pitch softball (grades 3-4, ages 8,9,10)
• Fash pitch softball (grades 5-6, ages 11,12,13)
• Pee-Wee baseball (grades 4-5, ages 8,9,10)
• Little League baseball (grades 5-6, ages 11,12,13)
   * Not 13 before June 1, no 7th graders

Registration takes place at the same time as Pony League. Those times follow:
• Thursday, March 3 - Ada Park, 7-9 p.m.
• Sunday, March 6, Ada Park, 2-4 p.m.

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Kid's Night Out March 11 and April 22 at ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ohio Northern University's Kids' Night Out for area youth ages 8 to 13 will take place twice this spring.

Dates are Friday, March 11, and Friday, April 22. Registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and activities take place each evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $10 per child and $5 for each additional child.

The event is sponsored by the ONU football coaching staff and players. It takes place at King-Horn Sports Center. Activities range from basektball, kickball, movies and crafts.

For more details call Coach Hatem at 740-215-6463, [email protected].

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Ada Pony League registration underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ada Pony League registration takes placed twice this week. Pony League is a summer baseball league for 7th and 8th graders.

Registration is:
• Thursday, March 3 - Ada Park, 7-9 p.m.
• Sunday, March 6, Ada Park, 2-4 p.m.

Or persons may mail an application (attachment at the bottom of this story), to
Ada Diamonds Association
PO Box 320 
Ada, OH 45810

Postmark by Friday, March 11.

Adults interested in sponsoring a team, coaching or helping with Pony League may send your interest to [email protected].

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College Credit Plus and Credit Flex meeting March 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ada High School will host a College Credit Plus and Credit Flex meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, in the auditorium for parents and students attending Ada junior high and senior high.

Students and parents are invited to attend the meeting to learn about the College Credit Plus program mandated by House Bill 487. The law allows high school students to enroll in college courses while enrolled in high school, if the student meets eligibility requirements set by the college or university.

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Peter Gros of ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’ comes to ONU

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present Peter Gros of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” for two shows on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

On “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” on Animal Planet, Gros provides the link between the original series, for which he served as co-host, and the new specials. This ensures that the new specials remain true to the heritage of the beloved original series.

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An evening of African drumming and dance at Freed Center

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, March 3, 2016

Ohio Northern University and the Department of Music present “African Music Celebration,” an evening of African drumming and dance led by Benjamin Obido Ayettey, professor and Fulbright visiting scholar, in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.

The ONU African Drumming and Dance Ensemble will perform several traditional Ghanaian dances as well as some contemporary pieces; Ayettey has composed a piece especially for the group. Other groups will perform between the dances, including pieces featuring cow bells, calabash shells and bamboo flutes.

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