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Libbie Milks: 4-H prepares you for many real life situations

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 16, 2014

I am Libbie Milks, 15, and a state award and clock trophy recipient for the Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H club for my Alcohol and Drug Abuse project.

The reason I selected this topic is that my father has always relayed his lessons of pharmacology and immunology with me, thus sparking my interest. Within the syllabus of the project book provided, I was encouraged to read sections that would enrich my knowledge on the subject.

I spent my time learning about the effects of alcohol on the brain or how drugs can distress the lives of those under the influence. I was also able to complete different experiments that aided my understanding.

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Ada Kiwanis members hear about Children of the Nations

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 16, 2014

Jim Evans, director of the Ohio office of the Children of the Nations (COTN), was this past week's Ada Kiwanis Club speaker. In January, the organization opened an office in Kenton.

Evans gave an overview the organization that currently supports a consistent partnership with 13 different villages in five different countries.

Children of the Nations focuses on ministering to orphaned and destitute children, raising them to transform nations. The organization uses only 10 percent of its donations for overhead expenses.

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Sixth grader Nathan Hurtig spells "anonymity" correctly and wins Ada spelling bee

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 14, 2014

From left: Olivia Reed (6th grade - 2nd place), Nathan Hurtig (6th grade - 1st place), Kade Cortez (8th grade - 3rd place).

It came down to "anonymity."

Of the five finalists in the Ada District Spelling Bee who exhausted the prepared 80-word list on March 13, it took an additional 62 words to crown a champion with the word "anonymity."  

This year's winner is Nathan Hurtig, a sixth grader. Second is Olivia Reed, also a sixth grader. Third place is Kade Cortez, an eighth grader.

Also competing in the top five were Luci Wall, fourth grade and Riley Ferguson, fourth grade.

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Five spelling bee finalists spell it out Friday morning

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 13, 2014

At first there were 15.

WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY AS THE CONTESTANTS INTRODUCE THEMSELVES.

After nine rounds and 80 words there were only five standing in the Ada elementary and junior high spelling bee held March 13. The bee concludes on March 14.

After using all of the words in this year's competition, the bee stopped and five contestants remained. The five finalists are Kade Cortez, eighth grade; Luci Wall, fourth grade; Riley Ferguson, fourth grade; Nathan Hurtig, sixth grade and Olivia Reed, sixth grade.

On March 14 the five will be presented new words and a first, second and third place winner will be named.

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Pat Parteleno: Formulating a treasure trove of labels into artwork

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 10, 2014

By Darlene Bowers

As a child Pat Parteleno wanted to be a cowboy and could often be found in western boots even in mid-summer. After high school Pat began studying business with a sports-related job in mind, but an extern student at her father’s pharmacy convinced Pat to follow in her father’s footsteps and come to ONU to study pharmacy. 

It may have been inevitable.  Pat’s parents, Joseph and Eleanor, met in that pharmacy, married, brought up seven children in their Catholic home under rules of self-reliance, independence, strong values and the importance of hard work.

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4-Her Megan Light likes 4-H food projects

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 9, 2014

My name is Megan Light and I am 11 years old.

This is my third year in 4-H and I am in the Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H club. One of my projects last year was called “Fast Break For Breakfast.” It taught me a lot about how breakfast is a very important meal and how fast and easy breakfast is to make.

My favorite nutritious breakfast recipe to make and eat was called the break-away bars. I liked it because it was a healthy, but delicious snack to eat. My favorite ingredients in the break-away bars were the chocolate chips and peanut butter.

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