Matt Hill overcame adversity and is an inspiration to all
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 29, 2017
By Monty Siekerman
Matt Hill, jogging in Ada's intense heat this last week, is an inspiring and determined man out to prove he can run a half marathon with one good leg and one leg mostly manufactured.
Matt Hill is an inspiration to others because others have inspired him to overcome adversity. Matt was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer at the age of 18, just before he was ready to enroll in Ohio Northern's pharmacy school. The result of the diagnosis: amputating his right leg six inches below the knee.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, September 28, 2017
Meri Skilliter, Ada Schools superintendent, spoke at the Lions Club meeting on Wednesday. She discussed the need for passing the renewal levy in November to continue the remarkable education provided to students in the school district.
At left is Bernie Mackey, club president. She was invited to speak and was introduced by Kevin Mierzejewski (right).
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, September 28, 2017
Dr. Jed Marquart, professor of mechanical engineering, was elected to the board of directors of the National Space Grant Foundation at the National Council of NASA Space Grant Directors fall meeting in Grand Forks
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Marquart is the director of the Ohio Space Grant Foundation. The Foundation contributes to the nation’s science enterprise by funding research, education and public service projects through a national network of 52 university-based Space Grant consortia.