You are here

Home » News

Columnists

You think the Iowa caucus was interesting - read this ONU election story

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 2, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
What goes around, comes around...but a generation later.

When Gina Grandillo became president of the ONU student senate, it was, she said jokingly, a vindication for her dad.

Her dad, Mike, a 1979 grad, lost his run for senate president to a friend, Mark Palmer, by a mere 12 votes.

But Mike went on to big things. He is now president of Madonna University in Livonia, Mich., with about 1,000 more students than ONU.

Mark is successful, too. He its CEO and cofounder of a capital management group in Columbus.

In fact, Gina and Mark met this weekend on campus during the winter meeting of the ONU board of trustees.

»

Observations, insights & sightings: The latest adult craze

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 22, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Coloring for adults is the latest craze.

Why? It's relaxing, lowers stress, you end up with something beautiful, coloring can be fun (some books are humorous), and there is a level of nostalgia about coloring like when you were a child.

The Ada Public Library has a Coloring Book Club for those 13 years old and older. Sessions begin at 6 pm. You can come and go as you please between then and closing at 8 pm.

The next session will be Thursday, Feb. 7.

Supplies are provided--the coloring books and color pencils and markers. Crayons aren't usually used because the designs are too detailed for the thicker crayons.

»

Iconoclast Bakery: How about having "the world's best chicken" for dinner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 14, 2016

The World's Best Chicken
From "Kitchen Classics Cookbook," Bluffton Child Development Center, 2013
Recipe provided by Kristen Howard, mother of Lily and William

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c Dijon mustard
1/4 c maple syrup
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Rosemary

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl mix mustard, syrup and vinegar. Place chicken breast into 9 by 13 inch baking dish.

Season with salt and pepper. Pour mustard mixture over chicken, covering each piece. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Season with choppd rosemary.

»

Bluffton's Mustard Seed Cafe has 5-course new year's eve offering

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 31, 2015

Mustard Seed Cafe, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, has a new year's eve special dinner. RSVPS are suggested at 567-226-1120:

Mustard Seed is offering the following set five course menu from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

»

New definition for "First Night" includes the word "puppy"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 30, 2015

By Monty Siekerman
When you Google the words "First Night," you'll find several meanings, including one about New Year's Eve. That meaning is about a safe, affordable, fun time in many cities.

But I have another definition for "First Night," that of one with a new puppy.

The night you first bring a puppy home is anything but sane. Nope, not affordable, either. Breeders charge hundreds of dollars nowadays for a furry, four-legged critter.

»

Here's Mustard Seed Cafe's special weekend events

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Join Mustard Seed Cafe, North Main Street, Bluffton, Friday, Dec. 18, from 9-11 p.m., for an “After Hours” holiday evening of half shells and hops.

Chesapeake oysters with craft beer pairings and craft flights are on the menu. Also featured are blue point oysters for the weekend.

"After Hours" takes place Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9-11 p.m. It features songs about wassail, wise men, and all the holy trees of the season.

Wendy Chappell-Dick will be joined by some of her friends: Wanda Stopher, Teri Sato on bowed psaltry, Steve Harnish on recorder, Sara Chappell-Dick on flute and Jan Wiebe on flute and vocal harmony. Wendy will also play cello and dulcimer.

»

Pages