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Jean Dodds worked at HARCO Industries

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 26, 2021

E. Ragene “Jean” Dodds, age 82 passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 9:43 p.m. at Blanchard Place, Kenton.

She was born on October 6, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Vernon and Mary E. “Betty” (Stuber) Dodds. 

Jean worked at HARCO Industries in Kenton. She attended the Abundant Life Assembly of God, Kenton. 

She is survived by her sister, Judy (Gary) Risner of McGuffey; and four nieces and nephews: Tony Risner, Tina (Steve) Oglesbee, Teri (Ed) Wyss, and Tracy (Becky) Risner.

It was Jean’s wish to be cremated. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blanchard Place and/or HARCO Industries.

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Robert L. Shields worked for Ada High School

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Robert L. Shields, Jr.  age 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 12:46 a.m. at Mercy-Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on July 7, 1943 in Ada, Ohio to the late Robert and M. Irene (Cheney) Shields, Sr.  On November 27, 1965 Robert married Myra E. Bowman and she survives in Ada.

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United Way P.O. Box Update

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The United Way of Hardin County has a new mailing address: P.O. Box 547. The office is still at the same physical location, but the box number must be included on all mail, including donations.

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Marchal patents design for improved battery clamp

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Bill Marchal, the former owner of the Bluffton Dari Freeze, has received a patent for his invention of an improved style battery clamp that can easily be attached and removed without tools.

When asked about his background as an inventor, Marchal noted that he’s always looking for ways to make things work better. As an ice cream shop owner, he invented a better way to heat up hot fudge, the No Water Bath thermal transfer pad. 

As a boy, he wanted to win a drawing for a bicycle at the local grocery store. To enter, you had to buy a box of laundry soap. He proceeded to buy boxes and sell them to neighbors; one bought twelve boxes. And he won the bicycle.

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Fun to do the impossible!

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 26, 2021

One of my favorite quotes is by Walt Disney. He was quoted to say that “it’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” Disney would point out that you need to focus on the big picture and it takes courage to fight for your dreams. He successfully won 22 Academy Awards. His first Academy Award was in 1932 for the Best Short Subject (Cartoon) for the film Flowers and Trees. He was given an Honorary Academy Award the same year for his creation of Mickey Mouse. In 1939, he received an Honorary Academy Award for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. His only Best Picture Academy Award was in 1964 for Mary Poppins. 

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A 2-hour early release Oct 26 for Ada Schools

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 25, 2021

The Ada Schools will have a 2-hour early release (1 p.m.) for students on Tuesday, October 26.

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