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Getting caught up with Jim Espaldon, 2003 ONU law grad

Espaldon now sees public service as his calling
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 4, 2017

As a young man he was a top local DJ, and then he spent five years as a farmer before his decision to attend ONU Law. Now a three-term senator, recently reelected to the incoming 34th Guam Legislature, Jim Espaldon, ONU JD 2003 graduate, is following in his father’s footsteps. (Reprinted from The Guamanain Magazine.)

Jim Espaldon’s only real idol and mentor was his father, Ernesto Espaldon, Sr., a philanthropic local surgeon who also served six terms as a Guam senator.

Jim had always dreamed of following his dad’s footsteps into public service. “I would tell him, ‘I want to run for office now, and he would tell me, You’re not ready, you’re not ready.’ ’’

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Ada Kiwanis begins its 93rd year in 2017

Posted by Beth Downing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Ada Kiwanis opened the first weekly meeting of the club for 2017, which begins its 93rd year, on Jan. 3.
President Tom Kier presented a brief, and at times humorous, program dealing the early history of pharmacy, beginning in ancient times up to present day. The presentation included pictures taken during his visit to the Galapagos Islands some time ago.
Heather Cox will have the club program on Tuesday, Jan. 17. She has invited a representative of Blanchard Valley Hospital to join the club to discuss planned changers for the Bluffton Hospital.
Bob McCurdy reported that an upcoming meeting has been set to discuss the possibility of chartering a new Key Club.

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Little Sparks-Goo Crew ready for 2017

Posted by Beth Downing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County, shares the Little Sparks-Goo Crew calendar. Little Sparks-Goo Crew is for Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, Family Friends, AND the Children (birth to Pre-K) that they love, according to Jami Dellifield, OSU Extension Educator.

Little Sparks-Goo Crew is designed to offer adults and the young children in their lives a variety of activities to encourage social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. Goo Crew encourages intergenerational learning and a place for adults to learn more about child development.

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Conley sets record as Bulldogs lose at Musketeers

Knocks down 7 3-poimters
Posted by Beth Downing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017

By Cort Reynolds

FT. JENNINGS - Despite a record-setting performance, the Ada boys basketball team fell 77-51 at Fort Jennings Tuesday night in a non-league bout.

Bulldog senior Owen Conley knocked down a school-record seven three-point field goals and tallied 25 points in the defeat, which dropped Ada to 2-4.

Meanwhile, FJ improved to 4-5 with the victory.

Ethan Swaney was the only other Bulldog in double figures with 11 points. Musketeer Brandon Wehri tallied 34 points to top all scorers, and sank four triples. Ian FInn added 17 points in the strength of three treys for FJ.

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Alger Memorial Festival Committee breakfast Jan 7

Posted by Beth Downing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee will hold a country-style breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan 7, at the Alger Social Center, 210 N. Main St., Alger.

The menu includes biscuits, sausage gravy, hash browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties and a beverage.

A suggested donation is $7. The breakfast is all-you-can-eat (premises only). Carry out is available. Call 419-679-8460 for free local delivery.

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Just ducky

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 4, 2017

This fog is just ducky, can't see where we are going, which way to class guys? (Photo by Ken Collins)

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