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BHS student and teacher remembers Gary Brown

Posted by Staff on Sunday, June 18, 2023

CORRECTION: Brown taught 33 years at Bluffton High School.

By Bill Herr

What Bluffton High School teacher was most memorable and influenced students the most? As a graduate of BHS and later a teacher at my alma mater, my list would be great but I would narrow it down to include Lorain Basinger (Vocational Agriculture), Wilbur Howe (History and Government), Wilford Geiger (Biology), Margaret Weaver (Latin), Duane Bollenbacher (Mathematics), and my choice at the top of the list, Gary Brown.

Gary graduated from Ada High School in 1956, from Bluffton College in 1961 and received his Master's in Teaching from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1972. He taught high school science for 35 years: Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Biology, and Environmental Biology (for which he developed his own course of study). He taught 33 of those years at Bluffton High School where he was affectionately known as "Doc." He was an assistant coach in football at BHS for 10 years.

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Jack E. Earl was a ceramic artist

Posted by Staff on Sunday, June 18, 2023

Jack E. Earl, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 8:24 AM at Vancrest of St. Marys. 

He was born on August 2, 1934, in Uniopolis, Ohio to the late Kermit and Hazel (Steele) Earl.  On August 5, 1955, Jack married Fairlie Hanson and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2022.  

Jack is survived by his three children: Steven (Linda) Earl, Sr. of St. Marys, Kathleen (Robert) Shaw of Ada, and Dianne (Ed) Ducker of Lima; nine grandchildren: Steven Roy (Jessica) Earl, Jr., Forest (MacKenzie) Earl, Rob (Brittany) Shaw, III, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt, Adam Shaw, Danny (Tara) Kellermeyer, Wess (Brandy) Kellermeyer, Trey Ducker and Andrew Ducker; sixteen great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Kestle and Imogene Earl.  

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Earl and a sister, Marilyn Dubenion. 

Jack was a ceramic artist. He has pieces of art displayed across the world, including in the Smithsonian Museum. Jack was the first artist in residence at Kohler Company. He was an Associate Professor of art at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University). A former instructor of art at the University of Toledo. Jack authored a book of poems and stories, “Just For The Fun Of It.”  He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God in Christ, Lima.  

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Small Space Vegetable Gardening Topic of Evening Garden Affair 

Posted by Staff on Sunday, June 18, 2023

Outdoor garden tour and indoor presentation

HARDIN COUNTY–The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting “An Evening  Garden Affair” on Monday evening, June 26 at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960  W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The event is from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and will feature John King, Hancock  County Master Gardener Volunteer and part-time horticulturist with the Findlay Country Club. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Kansas where he received a degree in Biology. 

The topic of the program will be “Small Space Vegetable Gardening.” King will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of growing vegetables in pots and grow bags as well as the square foot gardening  method, touching on the Mittleider gardening method. The Mittleider gardening method was developed  for growing plants in a soilless medium to create high yield vegetable gardens under precisely controlled feeding and watering conditions.  

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Quilt raffle preparations announced by Ada Historical Society

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, June 17, 2023

Here's a sneak peek of the scrappy quilt Connie Crouse is making for the Ada Historical Society raffle. Tickets will be available soon, with the winner will be picked at the society's F&M picnic quilt show on August 12.

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Ada Gators outswim Findlay in June 15 home meet

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 17, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada Gators summer swim team defeated the visiting Findlay Frogs on an unseasonably cool evening at the local pool Thursday, June 15.

The Gators defeated the Frogs 339-306 in the combined final team score. 

Ada won the boys meet by a score of 198-146, while the Findlay girls won a close girls dual meet, 160-141. (Score sheet HERE.)

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Weekend Doctor: Physical activity

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, June 17, 2023

By Megan Verhoff, PA-C
Pain Management, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Do you want to reduce chronic pain and improve your quality of life? Physical activity has proven to be one of the best ways to achieve that goal. In June 2023, Medscape Medical News reported adults who consistently engage in moderate physical activity experienced the highest pain tolerances, while even light exercise demonstrated significant improvements in pain levels.

Physical activity has been shown to enhance mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, maintain a healthy weight and reduce cardiovascular disease. According to the University of Cambridge, parents who are physically active have children who adopt physically active lifestyles that remain throughout their lifespan. 

If physical activity and exercise are helpful, what works best? Thankfully, it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each person can decide what works best for them; however, there are some nice guidelines available. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week and muscle strengthening activities two days a week for adults. For kids, 60 minutes or more of moderate activity daily.

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