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With 7 different curries from 4 regions on the table, where do you begin?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

More than 100 people dined at ONU"s Curry Night on Monday in McIntosh ballroom.

Here, Benjamin Johns, president of the Indian Student Association, serves a curry of butter chicken from India. Curry originated in India.

Diners had a choice of seven different curries from four regions.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Many Americans think curry is spiced hot, but that is not always the case, depending on the spices used. It can include meat or be vegetarian. Different vegetables are included, depending on what is available locally.

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Ada-made Super Bowl ball

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Dan Reigle, Wilson plant manager, holds a 2016 Super Bowl football. He said that 54 balls were sent to both teams in this year's game. Balls were created Sunday and Monday evenings. Four possible team combinations were ready at Wilson's prior to last Sunday's games. This year is the 50th annual Super Bowl. The game between Carolina and Denver is played Sunday, Feb. 7, at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. 

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Mike Hood talks to Kiwanis Club about human trafficking along I-75

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Mike Hood told Ada Kiwanis members about the problems with human trafficking problem along I-75 and in Allen County. 

He said that not only does this problem include trafficking in the sex industry, but also trafficking in labor intensive industries. He noted that In Lima the police reported that they currently working on 1,000 cases. Lima is an origin city for trafficking victims. 

As of August 2015, about 1,900 children have been recovered by the Lima police, the youngest about 9 years old. People are also trafficked for the harvesting of organs. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is working on this problem with the Ohio Human Trafficking Commission, said Hood.

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Lots of Ada events in February and March - here's the list

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Here's the ambitious calendar of happenings in Ada during February and March. A printer-friendly version is an attachment at the bottom of this story. Darlene Bowers gathers events on this calendar.

Community Events 
• Ada Food Pantry (located in basement of First Presbyterian Church of Ada) 
Tuesdays 4-6pm Saturdays 10am-noon 

Free community meals 
Crock Pot Tuesdays, ReStore, 4-6pm Community Lunch Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12-1pm 
• Last Wednesday of every month, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 5-6:30pm 
• First Sunday of every month, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 9:15am (worship follows at 10:45am) 

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No 90-day warranty on any of these vehicles - but they're only 25 each

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

ReStore was recently given a collection of about 200 match book cars.

They can be yours for only a quarter apiece. Add to your collection, or buy the entire lot. There are cars, trucks, and all manner of vehicles available. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Feb. 2 lunch and learn focus on benefits of saving during tax season

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

A lunch and learn focuing on the benefits of saving during tax time is planned on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Hardin County Extension SPARK Lab, according to Jami Dellifield of the extension office.

Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist, will make the presentation, which takes place from either 11:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m. or 12:30-1 p.m.

Participants should bring their own lunch. The program is at the Hardin County OSU Extension SPARK Lab, 1021 W. Lima St., Kenton, 

RSVP by calling Dellifield at 419-674-2297

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