First there's pajama day, then crazy hair and hat day. That's followed by twins day, formal dress day (can you believe that!). It all ends with spirit wear day.
The homecoming kickoff was a Sunday evening community pep rally at War Memorial Stadium. The Icon attended and shares these photos, taken by Monty Siekerman, with viewers:
• Pineapple upside down cakes were offered to pep rally goers. Eda Tanriverde, an exchange student from Turkey, displays desserts for those who have a sweet tooth.
This post is from the Ohio Northern Unversity Facebook.
The University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arden E. “Stretch” Roberson, BSEd ’49, H of F ’75, who passed away on Saturday evening, Oct. 3, 2015 at Richland Manor Nursing Home in Bluffton, Ohio.
A U.S. Navy Veteran, Roberson served in World War II from 1944-46 before graduating from Ohio Northern University in 1949 with a degree in health and physical education. He later earned a Master of Science in education from Kent State University.
The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum will dedicate the Catherine Freed Galleria at 3 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the museum. The event will be open to the public. Those who are planning to attend are asked to call the museum in advance at (419) 434-4560.
The galleria will be an existing wall near the entrance that features a variety of artwork and corresponding books. The work displayed changes approximately every month to correspond with museum events, conferences and holidays, and to showcase newly acquired pieces.
Ohio Northern University senior Hannah Peterson, a public relations major and communication studies and social media minor from Milford, Ohio, was recognized as the 2015 Distinguished Undergraduate Student at the annual Ohio Communications Association (OCA) Conference at the University of Dayton on Oct. 2.
Peterson was chosen for her outstanding service and commitment throughout her undergraduate studies and her demonstrated excellence in academics, student organizations and professional work.
The Deep Roots Garden Club of Hardin County toured the Ada Railroad Depot Park on Monday evening. Gardener Monty Siekerman (left) spoke to the group about the garden history and its current collection of plants. The group later dined at Viva Maria's and held a business meeting.
A wine and design event will be held at Streamline Insurance Solutions, 4171 State Route 235, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Artist Darrell Seiler will instruct the featured artwork of a pumpkin. The menu features mini grilled cheese, meatballs, pecan pumpkin baked brie, and more.
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling Chantel Seiler at 419-233-1211.
New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has a fall planting sale underway.
(Check the ad at the bottom of this story for complete details.)
The sale includes:
• 25 to 50 percent off all potted shade and flowering trees
• 25 to 50 percent off specially-marked flowering shrubs, evergreens and perennials
• 10 percent off spring blooming bulbs
• 50 percent off fruit plants
New Leaf also has a large selection of fall decorating supplies and fall planting supplies.
Arden E. “Stretch” Roberson, 89, died on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at 6:15 PM at Richland Manor Nursing Home in Bluffton, Ohio.
He was born on Nov. 9, 1925 in Bettsville, Ohio, to Clinton and Garland (Walter) Roberson who preceded him in death. On Aug. 7, 1949 he married Alice Frances “Fran” Detrick and she preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2000.
Stretch was a football coach and college professor at Ohio Northern University. He started the football program at Huron High School in 1949. From 1950-1955, he went to Mentor, Ohio, and coached football, basketball and track with Lee J. Tressel.
The Hardin County Chamber and BusinessAlliance is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Service Awards.
Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors. A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision, and the recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 25, 2015, during the Alliance's annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University's McIntosh Center.
