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Update on the Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on May 2, 2016 for their third meeting of the year.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Evan Lyle followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Kevin Smith.  Roll call was answered with favorite fair food by 22 members with 3 advisors and 11 parents/guests present.  The members were asked to introduce their parents to the club.

There was a health report given by Asher Bridenstine. He told us what would be in a First Aid Kit and showed an example of one he had made.

The project books were passed out to members.  A reminder that the next meeting there will be trash pickup for the township.  Members ordered t-shirts for the year.

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Uplifting music at ReStore concert

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

The fundraiser gospel sing at ReStore last Saturday evening drew about 50 people to hear seven vocalists and a saxophone player. The crowd enjoyed the uplifting music.

In the photo above, Marlene Vance of Clyde was one of the soloists.

Below is a photo of the crowd. (Jerry Maag photos)

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Film crew coming to Ada area thanks to 2015 ONU grad

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

A movie crew will visit the Ada area in June to film a Civil War battle scene.

In hopes of distributing the film nationwide, the director turned to Ohio Northern University graduate, Jordan Kimes (BFA/studio arts ’15) to assist in production.

Kimes, the production manager for the film, “A Spy Not Like Us,” is hoping to begin her film career. She began working on the movie in December, right around graduation. 

While a student at Ohio Northern, Jordan double-majored in studio arts (with a concentration in 2D) and theatre design & international production.

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School board policy committee meets May 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

The Ada school board will hold a policy committee meeting next week.

The meeting is in the board office at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 11.

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Look who is an anchor on Main Street - and is only a 10-year-old

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 4, 2016

2016 marks ReStore’s 10-year anniversary.

To recognize the anniversary, “We’re definitely going to do some celebrations,” says Dana Walters, ReStore director, in the current ReStore newsletter.

Look for pictures and tributes throughout the year, and a fall event that celebrates ReStore founders. 

RESTORE'S APRIL-MAY NEWSLETTER IS AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Since 2006, ReStore has moved from a room at the old Mike’s Mini Mall across from the United Methodist Church to its own storefront on Main Street.

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Home sweet nest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 4, 2016

As the saying goes, "There's no place like home." We're confident this goes for our feathered friends also. Here are two bird houses along Highland Avenue in Ada. (Ken Collins photo)

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