The Clubhouse, The University of Findlay’s free literacy program for children in Hancock County and surrounding areas, received $4,620 from Bluffton-based Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co.
The funding will help pay for The Clubhouse’s tutors.
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company representatives presented a check to Clubhouse organizers on Monday during the closing celebration of the Summer 2015 3-2-1 Program, which provides free small group tutoring on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Story and photo by Amy Eddings
From the Ada Icon
The stereotype of country living is that everyone knows everyone else’s business. That didn’t hold true for neighbors of a new pig barn being built in Hancock County, less than a quarter mile from Hardin County resident Liz Vogt.
“I walk their creek,” she said of the Daft family farm. “I saw that [crews] were digging. I thought I’d go up and see what they were doing. I thought, wouldn’t it be nice if they were building a new barn."
Wheels will be turning as vintage and classic cars cruise to Richland Manor's Car Show Friday, June 26, from 4-7 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the top five cars/truck and best motorcycle.
We invite the community to view the cars and enjoy some food. Please bring a canned food item to be donated to the local food pantry. For more information, contact Richland Manor, 7400 Swaney Road, 419-643-3161.
Two-Year Project Aims to Get Community Input on McComb’s Future
On July 4, McComb Region Heart & Soul formally kicks off a project that aims to involve the community in planning for McComb’s future, Project Coordinator Joe Wasson announced.
Several programs take place in July at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle, director. Registration and more information is available at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150 or on the web at www.bfronline.com.
3-on-3 basketball
A 3-on-3 basketball tournament is open to high school students and adults. All games are played at BFR on starting at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 9, with one team emerging as the tournament winner. Cost is $75 per team.
Several artist elders at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio proved that fact through their winning efforts in the LeadingAge 2015 Northwest District Art and Writing Show held June 18 at Mennonite Memorial Home.
The following residents were winners in this year’s show: Fine Arts 1
First place – Della Salter, MSC Cedric
Fine Arts 2
Second place – Harold Storrer, Keep ‘em Flying
Bluffton resident, Dr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University professor of computer engineering and computer science, and ONU student David Reeping, a senior in engineering education from Richfield, Ohio, were recipients of the Best Paper Award, Third Place, from the First-Year Programs Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) during the 122nd ASEE Annual Conference held June 14-17 in Seattle, Wash.
“The program is for older adults and involves regular physical activity,” said Beagle. “Each class session lasts between 45 and 60 minutes held on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.”
Older Bluffton residents knew the Althaus twins - Levi and Willie. Here they are on a 1914-era Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Jesse Steiner took this photo. He was a teacher at the Hilty school (corner of State Route 696 and Columbus Grove Road).
The Althaus brothers attended the school. This photo is from the collection of Alan Eaton, whose grandfather was Jesse Steiner.
