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Ada and ONU have long connection to Bluffton pharmacy

And, more ONU connections are on the way
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 18, 2017

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - There's an interesting, long-standing link between Ada, Ohio Northern University and pharmacies in Bluffton.

Greg Conkling past owner of Greg's Pharmacy, Bluffton, purchased the pharmacy from John Skelly (1942 ONU pharmacy grad) in 1986 and owned it for 26 years.

Conkling was an ONU pharmacy grad.

Deb Retterer, a pharmacist at Greg's since 1989, who retired at the end of 2016, was also an ONU pharmacy grad.

Deb's replacement is Bluffton native, Andrea Williams, also an ONU pharmacy graduate.

Here's the story of the latest Ada-ONU pharmacy connection to Bluffton:

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Teri Salyer, Ada HS grad, ONU grad, Ada school teacher

"There is no better profession in the world."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Compiled by Darlene Bowers

Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well. Today we meet Teri Salyer.

“I gave up too easily. Math was scary for me!” shares Teri Salyer. Giving up too easily did not remain in Teri’s equation as this Ada and ONU grad is in her 27th year of teaching.  Read on to learn why Teri believes she is in the best profession in the world.

What to do you teach at Ada?
I teach 4th grade Math.

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"I like to see my students having fun in the classroom"

Tabitha McPeeks tells about teaching in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 15, 2017

Compiled by Darlene Bowers

Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well. Today we meet Tabitha McPeeks.

“I like to see my students having fun in the classroom,” shares Tabitha McPeeks, Ada Elementary music and 5th grade band teacher. Read on to learn more about a memorable exclamation heard in her classroom…“Hey! That actually sounded like a song!”

What subjects and grades do you teach?
Elementary music and 5th grade band.

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Women's Center at Bluffton Hospital Kiwanis program theme Jan. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 13, 2017

The Ada Kiwanis Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at noon in the Dean's Heritage Room, McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University.  Special guest will be a representative from Blanchard Valley Hospital, Bluffton campus, to discuss the Bluffton Hospital's Women' Center.

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Alger grant meeting Jan. 18

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, January 13, 2017

There is the possibility of a $500,000 grant for the Village of Alger. The county regional planning office and village officials want your input.

There will be a meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the village hall, 207 Angle St. to discuss possible infrastructure projects, such as:
 • Parks and playground equipment
• Sidewalks
• Storm sewers
• Water hydrants
• Roads, curbs and gutters
• or other infrastructure projects.

A survey was taken in Alger last fall which determined that Alger qualified for a grant up to $500,000 since most residents report low to moderate incomes.

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Jack Duffy talks about his ministry and thoughts on being a pastor

Can you guess how he proposed to his wife?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 12, 2017

Compiled by Darlene Bowers

“Every day is a gift from the Lord and you never know what is going to come your way. I need to trust in Him daily for guidance,” shares Jack Duffy whose Bible is filled with many underlined passages and verses. Read on to learn more about this Ada pastor and his life and work in Christ with the First Baptist Church of Ada.

Jack Duffy
Pastor of First Baptist Church of Ada
350 West North Ave.
Ada, OH 45810

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