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February 2020

ONU men’s and women’s teams recognized

Posted by Icon K on Monday, February 10, 2020

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced its 2019 Cross Country All-Academic Teams and Athletes.

The Polar Bears were named an All-Academic Team for having a cumulative GPA north of 3.1. There were 172 other teams that were honored. 

Junior Travis Sutter (Fort Recovery) reeled in All-Academic honors. In order to qualify, athletes must have at least a 3.3 GPA and finish inside the top 25 percent of their regional meet. There were a total of 309 athletes that won the honor.

The Polar Bears closed the season with a 10th-place finish at the Great Lakes Regional. Sutter led the charge at the regional meet, crossing 34th. 

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Blanchard Valley Health System Midwifery vs. traditional birth presentation in Bluffton

Hosted by Blanchard Valley Health System
Posted by Icon K on Monday, February 10, 2020

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “Midwifery vs. Traditional Birth,” the first installment of the 2020 “Live and Learn” series.

This community presentation will focus on maternal health care and the similarities and differences between birthing options.

Two sessions on the topic will be held. The first is Thursday, Feb. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. at the town hall third floor, 154 N. Main St., Bluffton, featuring Dr. Molly Senokozlieff and midwife Laura Selvidio, CNM.

The second is from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Ottawa Medical & Diagnostic Center, 1740 N. Perry St., Ottawa, and will feature Dr. George Abate and midwife Melissa (Missy) Moore, CNM, CNP.

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Bluffton Pediatrics participates in disabilities event

Conference and resource fair March 28
Posted by LizGH on Monday, February 10, 2020

Bluffton Pediatrics will participate in the 6th annual Regional Disabilities Conference and Resource Fair in March.

The event is held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28, at Union Chapel Missionary Church, 4869 Ada Road, Lima.

This is a regional resource and information event by the Allen County Educational Service Center, the Allen County Parent Mentor Program, the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the West Central Ohio Abilities Collaborative and Autism Life Center.

The event is for families, caregivers, teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists and individuals with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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2020 Hardin Leadership class enrollment underway

28th annual class open for recruits through March 5
Posted by LizGH on Monday, February 10, 2020

Participants for the 28th annual Hardin Leadership class, a program designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders, are being recruited now until March 5.

Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills required by today's community leader, such as public speaking, conflict management, and marketing.

This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions from March through November.

Tuition is $325 per person.

Employers and organizations are encouraged to sponsor participants. Ten percent of the tuition fee is recommended to be paid by each participant as an indication of commitment to the program.

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Funeral arrangements incomplete for Dr. DeBow Freed

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 9, 2020

Dr. DeBow Freed, president emeritus of Ohio Northern University, died on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at his home, the Icon has learned.

He served as president of ONU for 20 years, retiring in 1999. Then, in 2003, he accepted the position of president at the University of Findlay, where he retired in 2010.

The Icon has yet to learn of funeral arrangements and will post those as soon as they are available.

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Katey Stuart, a Gator, turned Bulldog, now a Polar Bear swimmer

Two-year captain and senior on ONU women's swim team
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 9, 2020

By Bud Denega 
Katey Stuart didn't want to compete athletically past her high school years. Even after obliging to swim at Ohio Northern as a freshman, Stuart still had a strong urge to step away from the sport.

Stuart never did. She never quit the sport she'd done since she was four. She never ended her athletic career.

Now, she's a two-year captain and a senior dead set on finishing that swimming career in the best way possible. 

Started swimming with the Ada Gators
Stuart has many constants in her life. She is born and raised in  Ada and started her swimming endeavors with the Ada Gators. 

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Maxine Wince retired from Ford Motor Company Lima Engine Plant

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 9, 2020

Maxine Wince,  86, died on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at 7:48 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on June 26, 1933, in Johnson County, Kentucky, to the late Floyd and Ocie (May) Bayes.  Maxine was previously married to Hobert Wright and he preceded her in death in 1971.  On June 20, 1981, Maxine married Glenn E. Wince and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 2014.

Maxine retired from Ford Motor Company Lima Engine Plant.  She was a homemaker and helped with the family farm.  Maxine was an avid gardener and enjoyed quilting, canning and crocheting. 

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Star-gazing at the ONU Observatory this spring

Posted by LizGH on Sunday, February 9, 2020

The Ohio Northern University Observatory will be open to the public for a number of events this spring, according to Dr. Jason Pinkley, professor of physics and astronomy at ONU. These follow:

Friday, Feb. 14, 7--9- p.m. - "Venus, Goddess of Love": Cuddle up with your significant other under starry skies to see Venus, the most prominent planet in the evening sky.

Friday, Feb. 28, 8-10- p.m. - "Leap Days and Time": Celebrate Leap Day under a starlit sky and learn about how our calendar is linked to the starry sky.

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Virus outbreak in China: What you need to know

Posted by LizGH on Sunday, February 9, 2020

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University's HealthWise Pharmacy.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak in China.

A new coronavirus — called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) — is said to be the cause of this outbreak in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

By the end of January, this outbreak had resulted in more than 2,000 reported infections and more than 50 deaths in China, as well as infections in several other countries, according to the CDC. Several countries were screening people arriving from Wuhan.

As of Feb. 6, there were 12 confirmed cases in the US.

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Weekend doctor: Earwax is good for us

Qtip use not recommended
Posted by LizGH on Saturday, February 8, 2020

By Jessica L. Schulte, PA-C, MPH, MSBS
ENT and Allergy Specialists of NWO
Earwax: Gross right? While many of us do not like to see or hear about earwax (cerumen), it is actually healthy for us to have some earwax. Earwax is a natural process and serves as a lubricator and protector against debris, bacteria, fungi, water and foreign objects.

There are times when earwax gets impacted and this causes pain or hearing loss. Ear wax removal is indicated in cases of hearing loss or when the eardrum needs to be visualized.

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