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March 2018

Willis E. "Gene" Fry was former McGuffey mayor

He also served as a fireman and police office
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 17, 2018

Willis E. “Gene” Fry, 76, died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 8:23 a.m. at Memorial Gables in Marysville.

He was born on Sept. 19, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert L. and Jane E. (Newland) Fry.  On Sept. 19, 1960, Gene married Charolette A. Austin and she survives in McGuffey.

Gene retired from General Dynamics where he worked as a welder.  He was a member of the McGuffey Freewill Baptist Church. Gene was the former mayor of McGuffey and formerly served as a fireman and police officer for McGuffey. He dedicated his life to his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  He was loved by all who knew him.

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Free football clinic for youth

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 17, 2018

ONU will sponsor a free football youth clinic on Sunday, April 29 at Dial-Roberson Stadium. The clinic is open to youth ages 6-13.

 

Athletes attending will participate in drills and activities conducted by the ONU coaching staff and players. The ONU team’s scrimmage will follow. Youth attending the clinic are encouraged to stay to watch the scrimmage and meet the coaches and players.

 

Registration will be held from noon until 12:30. The clinic will last an hour. The scrimmage will last two hours.

 

For more information, contact Dave Price at [email protected].

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Engineering alumni honored

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 17, 2018

The engineering college recently honored Chris Claypool and Lee Stockton with Distinguished Alumni Awards. Claypool, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering in 1972, is past president and current CEO of Claypool Electric Inc. in Lancaster. Stockton earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering in 1961. He spent 43 years working for Price Brothers (now Hanson Pipe and Precast) in Dayton.

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Music faculty to present voice recital March 18

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 17, 2018

The Ohio Northern University Music department will present a faculty voice recital at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 in the Presser Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

 

The recital, titled “Love, Birds and a Meat Ball,” will feature artists Kirsten Osbun-Manley, soprano; Lance Ashmore, baritone; and Pamela Ashmore, piano. The program will include an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary songs, and other favorites from composers as diverse as Kurt Weill, Cole Porter, Stephen Flaherty, J.S. Bach and Claude Debussy.

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“Shenanigans”

The Library throws a St. Patrick's Day party
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 16, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Natalie Walton, youth services director at the Ada Public Library, leads a St. Pat party called “Shenanigans” on Friday afternoon.

Kids from kindergarten through 5th grade enjoyed many activities and refreshments; and there was a lot of green involved.

In the photos below:
• Kenslee, 3, and Karen Tressel
• Grady Hamilton, 6, and Sarah Anderson

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How many boxes did you buy?

2,008 and counting sold in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 16, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
More than 2,000 boxes of cookies sold.

It’s Girl Scout cookie time, and if you haven’t ordered any, you are out of luck this year. Sometimes the youngsters have extra cookies to sell in front of Four Seasons or at McIntosh Center, but this year the girls have sold them all: an incredible 2,008 boxes.

So, if you see some Adaites gaining a few pounds in the next couple of weeks, blame it on the successful cookie sale.

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Bullimore receives recognition

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 16, 2018

Ohio Northern senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) has been named Honorable Mention All-America by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association for her efforts during the 2017-18 campaign.

The senior is now a 2-time All-American, after being named Honorable Mention All-America by the WBCA for the second consecutive season.

Bullimore capped off her career in historic fashion this season, rewriting the record books at Ohio Northern.

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Look who's 95 today!

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 16, 2018

Klondike is 95 years old today. He keeps a youthful glow. ONU ‘s favorite bear finally got a name in 2006 when the student body voted for the name Klondike. The mascot is seen at many events throughout the year.

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Michael W Purdy, 1948 - 2018

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 16, 2018

Michael W. Purdy, age 69, died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 5:19 a.m. at his residence in Dunkirk, Ohio.

          He was born on October 16, 1948 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late William Franklin and Helen Louise (Woodruff) Purdy.  On November 8, 1969 Michael married Brenda L. Mankey and she survives in Dunkirk.

          Michael was the Director of Worldwide Operations for Rockwell Arvin/Meritor, Kenton.  He was a member of the Lima First Assembly of God Church.  He served for six years in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He was a member of the Lima Eagles Post #370 and a member of the former Masonic Lodge F&AM of Dunkirk.

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ONU Democrats sponsor town hall with candidates

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 16, 2018

The ONU College Democrats will sponsor a town hall meeting with two candidates at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Dicke Building. Local residents are invited to attend.

Rob Richardson is a candidate for state treasurer while James Neu, Jr. is vying for a spot to run against incumbent Bob Latta for Ohio’s 5th district.

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