By Barb Lockhard
When Tom Kier retired in 2016, he had a few things on his bucket list. The former associate dean of ONU’s College of Pharmacy wanted to see the Masters Golf Tournament (which he did this year) and also pursue an interest in beekeeping.
“Bees are fascinating creatures, said Kier, but then I’ve always been sort of a science geek.”
Now starting his third summer tending honey bees, he will share his knowledge with aspiring beekeepers in a presentation set for Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 p.m. at the Ada Public Library. It’s Beekeeping 101 and he’ll bring some equipment so the audience will get a hands-on experience.
Six months ago, Tony Adams, Ada resident and a 19-year associate at SRK-Ohio (SumiRiko-Ohio), Bluffton, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
During the last six month he has undergone treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation.
While fighting cancer he has had multiple trips in and out of hospitals combating the side effects of his cancer treatment.
Tony’s treatment plan is on-going for the next two years.
To assist in paying for is astronomical bills, a public event in his support is planned in early May.
FROM ONU WEBSITE - ONU criminal justice major Aaron Everhart is a hometown guy, having grown up in Ada.
That was part of the reason he chose Ohio Northern – it really was home. That said, being involved in the production of a Super Bowl commercial wasn’t something he ever expected to happen to him, let alone through his Ada and Ohio Northern connections.
Through his family’s business, Everhart Trucking LLC, Aaron was presented with the opportunity to operate a truck used in the filming of a CBS Super Bowl pregame commercial filmed just down the road from ONU’s campus at the Wilson Football Factory.
The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes met on Monday, April 8 in the Hardin Northern Ag building. Recreation for the night was a game teaching the new members the 4-H pledge. Leading the meeting was president Megan Miller. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Zander Richardson and the 4-H Pledge by Hayden Sampson. Roll call was your favorite pizza topping. There were 57 total present, 43 members, 6 advisors, and 8 guests.
William Shakespeare visited a sophomore advanced English class at Ada High School on Wednesday.
Representing the English bard was former Ohio Northern University assistant professor of acting, John Robert Armstrong, who returned to Ada this week for a visit.
The 23 students in the class taught by Melody Veltri discovered that though the playwright died over 400 years ago, he left us with many phrases common in today’s vernacular.
Consider: Mum’s the word, something was dead as a doornail, too much of a good thing, seen better days, and, all Greek to me. Thank Mr. Shakespeare for these.
Ada Junior Civic League members met at Dear Darling Boutique in Ada, with the owner Rayel Rose, to tour the shop and do some shopping.
She said that the name of the shop had its origin in the Song of Solomon 4:7 “You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way.”
She will close the storefront soon and will continue her business online. Meanwhile she is offering good sales in the boutique.
Members continued their meeting at the home of Anna Poling. Cohostess was Colleen Marshall. Sherry Evans led the business meeting. Jamie Wills, Ways and Means pecan chair, reported that there are seven bags of pecan pieces and one bag of halves left to sell.
