Following another outstanding performance in the 800-meter run, senior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) climbed the list nationally and internationally in the 800-meter run this past weekend.
Richards was .05 seconds off of her Div. III collegiate record and personal best time as she ran a blazing 2:00.67 this weekend at the 2018 Music City Distance Carnival in Nashville, Tenn.
The senior won the race and saw her stock rise in the event on the international and national levels.
Mary Leah Westphal, age 104, was received into the loving arms of her Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2018.
She was born on January 28, 1914 in Hardin County to the late Charles C. and Lillian E. (Eversole) Long. On March 21, 1942 Mary married Fred E. Westphal, Jr. and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1999.
Frances M. (Ford) Clark, age 94, died on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:55 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on March 8, 1924 in Roundhead, Ohio to William and Maggie (Lowery) Ford and they preceded her in death. On April 12, 1941 she married Wilber Eugene “Gene” Clark and he died on August 14, 2007.
Fran was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ada. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post #185 of Ada. Fran was a member of the Ada Junior Civic League.
The 29th Annual Julie Cole Charity Golf Classic will take place on Monday, June 11, at the Findlay Country Club. Michael Reid, Pat McGowan and Findlay native, Julie Cole, will be the guest professionals.
The day will begin at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by a professionals' clinic on the range at 9 a.m. The golf tournament will begin at 10 a.m. with the awards ceremony to follow. Spectators may purchase an all-day pass for $10 to watch the tournament and have lunch.
Independence House will host their annual classic car show Friday, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Independence House parking lot, 1000 Independence Road, Fostoria.
Classic cars will be displayed and the event will include food and refreshments. The show is free and open to the public. In the case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for June 15.
Those wishing to bring their classic cars for display should call 419.435.8505 to register or register the day of the event.
Opened in 1991, Independence House offers independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation services.
