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Prizes for every age group

Over 400 readers in this summer's library reading program
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 13, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Many prizes, some for every age group, await those who participate in the Ada Public Library summer reading program. More than 400 people have joined the program this year. The reading program ends at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. One can still join to win.

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Library initation?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 13, 2017

Who is this green monster? Why...it's the new library director, Rhett Grant. Read the story below for an explanation.

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Who is this green monster?

Why...it's the new library director, Rhett Grant.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 13, 2017

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Who is this green monster?

Why...it's the new library director, Rhett Grant.

WATCH THE SERIES OF PHOTOS BELOW -

When he interviewed for the job, he was told that, for several years, the former director was slimed at the end of the summer reading program.  And, yes, he had the option to pass up the sliming. But, Rhett is a good sport and chose to be slimed anyway.

Natalie Walton, library youth services director, did the honors. The exact mixture that made up the slime remains a secret.

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Biology majors gain research experience

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

There is a certain science to becoming a scientist. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly isn’t easy. But for those with a passion for discovery, it is worth every painstaking effort.

Fortunately for three of ONU molecular biology majors, a new on-campus summer research program has taught them just that. Sadie VanHorn, Charlotte Wirth and Jordyn Sanner are the most recent participants of ONU’s Polar Research Experience Program in Molecular Biology. 

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Build a gingerbread house on Friday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

The Ada Public Library will have Christmas in July on Friday when materials will be available for making gingerbread houses. All age groups are welcome.

The "house building" will take place at 3 p.m. at the Ada United Methodist Church since there is some real construction of an addition starting at the library.

Signup at the library circulation desk to participate in making a gingerbread house.

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A moist June causes crop problems

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

Here's the rainfall report for June from Hardin County extension reporters.

Liberty Township (Ada area) saw the least rain, 2.76 inches. Roundhead the most: 7 inches. Average countywide was about 5 inches, close to the 10-year average. The way things are shaping up for July, look for higher than average rainfall. 

How did the moisture in June affect farming? The Extension reports:

"Rain persisted most of the month of June, with precipitation occurring 2/3 of the days.  Some fields continued to pond and flood in low areas, areas with compaction, and other hard to drain soils.  

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