Reviewed by Robert McCool
Nomadland (W.W.North, ISBN978-0-393-24931-6) has all that a non-fiction book should have: the what, the who, the when, and most importantly, the why. It is a handbook on “Surviving America In The Twenty-First Century” as it states in its sub-title.
First off, it's a book about a growing subculture here in America, one that carries its home around on its back around the country and settles in no place for long. They refer to themselves as “rubber tramps” because they live on the open road with far-flung destinations.
Ada High School grad and University of Findlay student, Eli Garmon, has work displayed in a senior art exhibition at the University of Findlay.
The artwork will be on display through March 18 in the Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery, located in the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion.
Garmon is pursuing a degree in graphic design and theatre performance.
While students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to view the exhibitions from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily in the Lea Gallery, the University invites guests to view the artwork virtually on the Lea Gallery's website at https://leagallery.findlay.edu/.
Vaccinations bring images to mind of elementary students visiting a doctor prior to school opening.
The tables switched on Friday. Ada school teachers and staff members had their turn receiving vaccines. They received their first of two doses of the Moderna covid-19 vaccine.
Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy staff members vaccinated nearly 85 adults in the three-hour clinic, which delayed the start of school until 10:35 a.m.
Meri Skilliter, Ada superintendent, said that the school appreciates its relationship with the ONU pharmacy program and thanked them for setting up and administering the clinic.
The ONU School of Visual and Performing Arts will present a staged production of “The House of Bernarda Alba” by Spanish dramatist Federico García Lorca Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26 through Feb. 28 via livestream on freedcenter.com.
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, with 2 p.m. matinee performances on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.
“This COVID-compliant production explores the effects isolation can have and how challenging it can be to break free of toxic situations when you are so isolated,” says director Cait Robinson.
Blanchard Valley Health System will host a virtual presentation on Breastfeeding.
The program is part of its Live and Learn series. The program is livestreamed from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Viewers may tune in following directions on the above flyer.
Robert A. Williams, Jr., 93, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at 1:09 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on March 1, 1927, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Robert and Edna (Archer) Williams, Sr. On June 19, 1955, Robert married Mary A. Evans and she survives in Alger.
Robert retired from Procter & Gamble, where he was the first one hired at the Lima Plant. He was a founder and 50-year-member of the Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers, where he helped to start the National Tractor Pull in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Joan M. “Joni” Owen, 78, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at Kindred Hospital Lima.
She was born on Oct. 24,1942 in LaFayette, Ohio, to Robert Chester and M. Imogene (Weaver) Long who preceded her in death. On June 12, 1960, Joan married Myron F. Owen and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2006.
Joni retired from Allen East School District, where she was a bus driver. She also helped to farm the family farm. She was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church.
COVID vaccination appointments are available for individuals 65 and older at ONU HealthWise Pharmacy on Saturday, Feb. 27.
To schedule your appointment, call 419-772-3784
ONU HealthWise, 511 W. Lincoln Ave., Ada, is an approved Ohio Department of Health (ODH) phase 1B Covid Vaccine provider. Vaccine supplies will be limited. Eligibility for the vaccine is also determined by the State and our Federal Pharmacy Partner.
