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Alice Bucher celebrates birthday 104

Born in Lima, lived in Columbus Grove, moved to Ada following marriage
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Long-time Ada resident, Alice Bucher, now living at Vancrest of Ada, celebrated her 104th birthday on Aug. 14.

Mrs. Bucher was an employee at Triplett Corp., Bluffton, for 22 years, and may be the oldest living Triplett retiree.

She and her husband, Dale, had three children, two boys and one girl. Dale  was the Ada scoutmaster for many years and he also served on several community boards and organizations in Ada. He died in 1999.

Today, Mrs. Bucher has 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

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Ada Icon Veggie Garden of the Week

Beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, edamame, basil and lot of other herbs in Gray's garden
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 14, 2020

By Jimmy Wilson
Today’s featured Ada Icon Veggie Garden belongs to Beth and Jeff Gray of East Montford Avenue. 

The Grays have had a garden for over 20 years, and grow a variety of plants including beans, tomatoes, cucumber, edamame, basil, and other herbs. 

Beth says that she tends the plants and Jeff does the cooking. Pasta with fresh pesto and cucumber salad is a favorite summer dinner.

The Ada Icon Veggie Gardens highlight vegetable gardens in the Ada area as a way of promoting self-sufficiency and agriculture education. 

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4th year pharmacy student involved in anti-cancer agent research

Assisting Dr. David Kinder's study of two plant species and their effectiveness as anti-cancer agents in inhibiting cancer cells’ growth
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Throughout his time as a pharmacy student at Ohio Northern University, Abdullah Alsamman has always sought out opportunities to learn about different career paths in pharmacy, including research. 

It was this motivation that led to a valuable opportunity to research anti-cancer potential in plants.

While taking a class with Dr. David Kinder, professor of medicinal chemistry, Abdullah was pleasantly surprised by Kinder’s teaching style, which focused on actively involving students in the learning process in a more direct manner than traditional methods. 

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Three Ada 4-Hers earn Outstanding Achievements

Andrew Allen • Mariah Franco Rangel • Kylee Kober
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 7, 2020

Three Ada 4-H members received Outstanding Achievement on summer projects, according to the Hardin extension office.

Students were:
• Andrew Allen, archery, Ada Barnyard Farmers 
• Mariah Franco Rangel, basic archery, Ada Barnyard Farmers
• Kylee Kober, yeast breads on the rise, Liberty Belles and Boys

Over 650 youth are enrolled in the program this year and are wrapping up their 2020 4-H projects. Clubs met virtually, and more recently in-person with social distancing and facial coverings.  

Over the past two weeks, members enrolled in life-skills projects (non-livestock) participated in judging.  

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Governor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and staff all test negative for COVID-19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 7, 2020

In a second test administered today in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19. First Lady Fran DeWine and staff members have also all tested negative for COVID-19.

A PCR test was administered to the Governor and members of his staff this afternoon.  The PCR test looks for the specific RNA for the SARS CoV-2 -- in other words, the genetic material specific for the virus that causes COVID-19. 

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Governor DeWine tests positive for COVID-19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 6, 2020

Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump on the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. 

Governor DeWine tested positive.  Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time.

Governor DeWine is returning to Columbus where he and First Lady Fran DeWine, who also has no symptoms, will both be tested.

Governor DeWine plans to follow protocol for COVID-19 and quarantine at his home in Cedarville for the next 14 days.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted also took the COVID-19 test today as part of the protocol to greet the president.  Lt. Governor tested negative.

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