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Alger Jr Farmers met

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, May 1, 2017

The Alger Jr Farmers met on 4-23-17 at Alger park. Alyssa Leonard called the meeting to order. Mykal Ellerbrock led the Pledge of Allegiance and Elizabeth Thompson led the 4H Pledge. Roll call was taken by Graeson Evans. Treasurer's report was read and approved. 

In new business T-Shirt color and design was discussed with neon yellow being chosen. Reagan Pulfer and Elizabeth Thompson read the Health and Safety reports.            

Adviser Michelle Underwood stated that the Fair board will be cracking down on keeping pens and aisles cleaned during Fair week and after. 

Refreshments were provided by Connor Scott and Reagan Pulfer.

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Ada area artists in ArtSpace/Lima spring show

Judith Greavu, Leah Casey, Luke Sheets
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 28, 2017

Several artists with Ada connections were winners or had works accepted in the Spring Show at ArtSpace/Lima, 65-67 Town Square.

The show is open through June 3 in The Ellen Nelson Gallery of Artspace, according to Bill Sullivan, director.

Area artists winning awards include:

Winner of The Jack Earl Award for best of show
Judith Greavu, former member of ONU art faculty
Innishowen Tide Pool, bronze, fused glass
She has several additional pieces in the show

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Brit Rowe to speak in Tiffin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Brit Rowe, associate professor of art and design, has been selected to speak at the scholarship and learning conference at Tiffin University May 22-23.

The conference theme focuses on strategies that educators use to engage and understand their students inside and outside of the classroom.

Speakers will discuss active learning strategies, assessment, community engagement, project based learning, global environment and other topics.

Prof. Rowe has headed up a Grafik Intervention, which examines how graphic designers use their skills and knowledge to draw attention to the problem of urban decay by using various strategies for community-based graphic design.

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Meredith Marshall receives $1,000 Liberty National Bank scholarship

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Meredith Marshall, a 2017 Ada High School graduate, is one of two students who will receive a $1,000 scholarship through Liberty National Bank's scholarship fund, according to Ronald Zimmerly, president and CEO of the bank.

She will be a freshman at Otterbein University this fall, majoring in Chemistry. She is the daughter of Bryan and Colleen Marshall of Ada.

The second student is Alaura Jacobs, a 2017 Riverside High School graduate. Alaura will be a freshman at Rhodes State College this fall, majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Angela and Randy Hersh of Lima.

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The "Last Lecture"

Dave Retterer, Ph.D., retires from his day job after 38 years at ONU
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Dave Retterer gave "The Last Lecture" on Tuesday afternoon in McIntosh Center. Retterer, Ph.D., is retiring from his day job but will continue his duties as mayor.

He began teaching at Ohio Northern 38 years ago in the math and computer science department, which then was part of the College of Arts and Sciences. It's now part of the College of Engineering.

Engineering sponsored a senior design showcase on Tuesday, thus many alumni returned to campus to judge the projects and attend a reception for their former, and in many cases, favorite professor.

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Sheriff deputies interact with youth

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Hardin County sheriff deputies are involved with youth. Deputy Isaac Woltz speaks to students in his daughter's kindergarten class about public safety at Lincoln Elementary School in Findlay. And, Deputy Tate Peterson plays in a game of pick up basketball during recess at Upper Scioto Valley Schools.
Sheriff Keith Everhart said, "This is what serving the public and youth is all about. These deputies have kind hearts."

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