By Monty Siekerman
Oil and trains accounted for rapid growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Ada and Bluffton, according to Fred Steiner, who spoke at the Ada Historical Society meeting on Monday night at the Ada Public Library.
He said oil discovered in Findlay brought people to the area in droves, explaining that the red brick houses you see on SR 103 from Bluffton to Arlington are the result of wealth from oil wells.
By Mony Siekerman
Two ONU students are learning to be servant leaders at ReStore Community Center. Bruk Getnet (left) and Jordan Holder sort clothes and other donations at the center on Monday evening.
They are members of Northern Without Borders who began volunteering their services to ReStore this week. They and other members of their group will assist every Monday because that’s the day the center finds their donation box full from the weekend.
Center manager Rob Kanzig noted that donations no longer have to be left at the front door because a large box is now available at the back of the store for gently used clothing and knickknacks.
ONU sophomore Cameron Marous (Brecksville) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in Northern's 3-0 start to the 2018 season.
The sophomore earned the honor for the first time this season and the second time in his career.
Marous guided ONU to perfect 3-0 record to open the 2018 season.
Marous had Hat Tricks in all three games, including 4-goal games against Calvin (Mich.) and Washington & Jefferson (Pa.). He also led the team with 5 assists.
Penelope “Penny” B. Wildman, age 77, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 6:30 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
She was born on February 12, 1941 in Salamanca, New York to the late Earl and Doris (O’Hern) Brownell. On January 3, 1963 Penny married Kenneth N. Wildman and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2013.
Penny was a homemaker. She was a member of the Newfoundland Club. Penny enjoyed traveling with her husband, going to dog shows and spending time with her family.
The GoFundMe page begins, “Samuel (Sam...Sammy) Rowold was only 13 years old when he was taken from us due to an accidental drowning. Sam was Non-Verbal Autistic and was unable to realize the danger of being on the water's edge.”
Within a short time, more than $5,000 has been given toward his funeral expenses.
To give, go to:
GoFundMe.com
Then, at the top of the page in the Search box, type Sam’s Funeral Expense.
The page, written by a family member, explains more details about the accident, and several photos of Sam are posted.
Niche, a website, released its 2018 college rankings, of 4-year and 2-year colleges nationwide. Ohio Northern was named one of the best private colleges in Ohio.
Niche analyzed 3,461 colleges to create rankings for several aspects of campus life, including academics, student life and value. Their rankings are based on analysis of academic, admissions, financial aid, and student life from the U.S. Department of Education along with reviews from students and alumni.
Meet Cindy. Cindy is a 3 year old bluetick hound mix. She weighs 42 pounds. Cindy is available February 28. Can you give Cindy her forvever home?
To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.
The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.
By Monty Siekerman
It’s Dr. Seuss Week at Ada Elementary. Here, kindergarten children Lily Muniz and Drew Griffin don Cat in the Hat hats at the school library on Monday.
Dr. Seuss, America’s Poet Laureate of Nonsense, was born March 2, 1904, so Ada Elementary annually has a week-long celebration this time of year in honor of his birthday.
Monday was Hat Day, Tuesday is Character Day, the next day is Wacky Wednesday, Thursday is Fox in Crazy Socks Day, and, finally, Friday celebrates Oh, the Places You’ll Go.
By Monty Siekerman
Kindergarten children at Ada Elementary read to puppies on Monday afternoon.
Several dogs travel from the campus to the Ada Schools each week to be read to by the children in Mrs. Megan Kosier’s class.
For several years, an ONU group known as Polar Paws trains puppies to be service dogs. The canines accompany the college students to classes, live in residence halls, go to the dining hall, attend events...even listen to kindergartner youngsters read to them.
