March 2019

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Hardin County OSU Extension’s  announces a “Computerized Farm Record Keeping Workshops using Quicken.” 

A series of two workshops will be held at the Hardin County Extension office, 1021 W Lima St., Kenton, on Fridays, March 15,  and  March 22 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

K through 3rd graders next Tuesday evening

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Science in action and it’s kid’s only!

That’s the theme of a special evening for Ada Kindergarteners through third graders who have signed up in advance.

The action is from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the school cafeteria. A team of Ada teachers will be present and will guide students through activities during the evening.

According to an information sheet on the event:

“Our own Mr. Lusk along with his education students from ONU will present five engaging science centers.

“Students will travel to learn about the polar bears at the top of the world to the clouds at the top of the sky.”

Joe Campoli will coach NCAA DIII all-star team March 16

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Legendary Ohio Northern men's basketball coach Joe Campoli will serve as one of the coaches for the Reese's National Association of Basketball Coaches Division III College All-Star Game on Saturday, March 16.

Campoli will join former Elizabethtown (Pa.) coach Bob Schlosser as the coaches of the two teams, made up of Division III seniors from across the country.

The all-star game will be played prior to the NCAA Division III Championship game at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Campoli led the Polar Bears to the 1993 NCAA Division III title in his first season as head coach and to the 2001 Final Four.

She operated Allen's Bar and Grill in Alger

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Patricia P. Allen, 82, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 2:42 a.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born on May 8, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Louise (Plummer) Thompson. On May 28, 1964, Patricia married Kash Allen and he survives in Alger.

Patricia was owner and operator of Allen’s Bar and Grill in Alger.  She loved her cats and enjoyed gardening. 

Also surviving is a son, David Allen of Alger; two daughters: Debbie (Ronald) Frazier of Ada and Julia (Steve) McClure of Alger; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jeannie Myers of Lansing, Mich.

What's going on at Alger Public Library

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Alger Public library is offering some activities to get you out of the house this month. The library is located on 100 W. Wagner St. See below for a list of events for March:

Preschool Storytime
Come with your little ones and hear a story during Preschool Storytime, which meets every Monday, at 6:30 p.m. These storytimes involves lots of stories, songs, and plenty of fun, while developing early literacy skills.

Free movie, history lessons, kite-making and much more

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Ada Public library is welcoming in spring with some special events this month.

Conquer your cabin fever by coming to the library for their free movie, complete with popcorn, this Satruday, 9 March, starting at 11 a.m.

Or if you're looking for a more intellectual activity, come hear talks on the History of Warfare by Dr. Lomax, retired ONU history professor. On Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 p.m., Dr. Lomax will focus on the Gunpowder Revolution. The Industrial Total Warfare will be the focus for the next Wednesday, March 27, and on April 3, the topic will be Asymmetric Warfare.

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Ohio Northern baseball program rolled past nonconference foe Bridgewater (Va.) Wednesday afternoon, capturing a 15-5 victory at Osceola Heritage Park #2 in Kissimmee, Fla. as part of the 2019 RussMatt Invitational.

The Polar Bears improve to 3-2 overall following the midweek victory. Meanwhile, Bridgewater drops to 3-7 overall this season.

Senior Luke Klinehoffer (Zanesville/John Glenn) and sophomore Will Davis (Upper Arlington/Bishop Watterson) headlined an offensive barrage that produced 15 hits in the contest.

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The Harding County Sharpshooters 4H Club will be having a sign-up/info night
at the Hog Creek Game Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 27. Drop by at any time to sign up, ask questions or just to chat.

This year we will again be offering projects in gun safety, rifle and shotgun
disciplines. 4H Shooting Sports is open to all youth ages 9 and up.

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The Ada Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, March 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Community Health Professionals.  Kathy Jo Dove will present a program, “CBD Oil and Its Uses.”  

Those who have heard Kathy said they learned a lot about how to deal with challenges we face as our bodies are aging. 

President Cloe Cole will conduct the business meeting.  Euchre and other card and board games will follow.  Refreshments will be furnished by Judy Magee.  

There has been a steady increase in illnesses and absences among the students of Ada Schools.

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It's flu season. Ada schools provided the following guidelines for parents and caregivers concerning this airborne virus:

There has been a steady increase in illnesses and absences among the students of Ada Schools.

Respiratory symptoms of coughing, chest congestion, sore throat, runny nose and sneezing are among our students as well as the flu-like symptoms of fever, chills, headache and nausea.

The spread of these airborne viruses can be controlled with prompt diagnosis and effective preventative measures. 

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