The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) officially recognizes Ada resident, Richard Gainey, as Santa Claus.
The BMV recently picked Gainey’s license plate “ST NIK” as its fifth “What’s on Your Plate?” winner.
Gainey will soon be featured on the BMV’s Web site, Facebook and Twitter pages. He will also receive a decorative license plate with the personalization of his choice.
“Santa” Gainey, was selected for his personalized plate “ST NIK.” In his other life, he is a Professor of Multimedia Journalism at Ohio Northern University.
We understand you were homecoming queen this year. What thoughts went through your mind when your name was announced on the football field?
Oh I didn't know what to think, honestly. I was overjoyed and surprised and just so grateful. I didn't think much, I just felt it all and it was wonderful, to say the least.
Have you decided on your college plans next year?
I've decided to go to Rhodes for two years for all my prerequisite classes, and then I plan on finishing college at either the OSU branch in Lima or going to Columbus.
By Morgan Roberts, Ada FFA Reporter Ashley Breidenbach of the Ada FFA recently competed in the Sub-District and District Job Interview contest held at Hardin Northern and Kalida High Schools.
The competition is a part of the Ohio FFA Career Development Events program. It is designed to allow students to go through the process of developing a resume, writing a cover letter, filling out an application, interviewing for a specific ag-related job, and finally writing a follow up letter.
The Ada Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday November 11, 2014 at 12:00 noon at The New China Restaurant, downtown Ada. President John Berg called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.
How does it feel to be a senior? Have you ordered your cap and gown?
It is fun and exciting because I see the high school from a different perspective now. At the same time it is very overwhelming, stressful, and sad because there are a lot of deadlines to meet, and this is the last time that some of us seniors will do the activities that we participate in.
