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Science in action - for kid's only coming to Ada

K through 3rd graders next Tuesday evening
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 7, 2019

Science in action and it’s kid’s only!

That’s the theme of a special evening for Ada Kindergarteners through third graders who have signed up in advance.

The action is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the school cafeteria. A team of Ada teachers will be present and will guide students through activities during the evening.

According to an information sheet on the event:

“Our own Mr. Lusk along with his education students from ONU will present five engaging science centers.

“Students will travel to learn about the polar bears at the top of the world to the clouds at the top of the sky.”

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He's an "All-Star" coach - we already knew that

Joe Campoli will coach NCAA DIII all-star team March 16
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 7, 2019

Legendary Ohio Northern men's basketball coach Joe Campoli will serve as one of the coaches for the Reese's National Association of Basketball Coaches Division III College All-Star Game on Saturday, March 16.

Campoli will join former Elizabethtown (Pa.) coach Bob Schlosser as the coaches of the two teams, made up of Division III seniors from across the country.

The all-star game will be played prior to the NCAA Division III Championship game at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Campoli led the Polar Bears to the 1993 NCAA Division III title in his first season as head coach and to the 2001 Final Four.

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Patricia Allen 1936-2019

She operated Allen's Bar and Grill in Alger
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 7, 2019

Patricia P. Allen, 82, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 2:42 a.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born on May 8, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Louise (Plummer) Thompson. On May 28, 1964, Patricia married Kash Allen and he survives in Alger.

Patricia was owner and operator of Allen’s Bar and Grill in Alger.  She loved her cats and enjoyed gardening. 

Also surviving is a son, David Allen of Alger; two daughters: Debbie (Ronald) Frazier of Ada and Julia (Steve) McClure of Alger; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jeannie Myers of Lansing, Mich.

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Wacky Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 7, 2019

Mrs. Etgen, Ada first grade teacher, was the Cat in the Hat in school yesterday. She poses with four first graders who dressed up in wacky clothes. It's all part of a week-long celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Thursday is top hat Thursday and Friday is a day to wear a shirt with words anyone can read. The next photo shows a display in the school media center.

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Book club and Crock Pot Social this month

What's going on at Alger Public Library
Posted by LizGH on Thursday, March 7, 2019

Alger Public library is offering some activities to get you out of the house this month. The library is located on 100 W. Wagner St. See below for a list of events for March:

Preschool Storytime
Come with your little ones and hear a story during Preschool Storytime, which meets every Monday, at 6:30 p.m. These storytimes involves lots of stories, songs, and plenty of fun, while developing early literacy skills.

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What's going on at your library?

Free movie, history lessons, kite-making and much more
Posted by LizGH on Thursday, March 7, 2019

Ada Public library is welcoming in spring with some special events this month.

Conquer your cabin fever by coming to the library for their free movie, complete with popcorn, this Satruday, 9 March, starting at 11 a.m.

Or if you're looking for a more intellectual activity, come hear talks on the History of Warfare by Dr. Lomax, retired ONU history professor. On Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 p.m., Dr. Lomax will focus on the Gunpowder Revolution. The Industrial Total Warfare will be the focus for the next Wednesday, March 27, and on April 3, the topic will be Asymmetric Warfare.

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