Boat safety was the topic of a three-day fall conference held at ONU last weekend.
David Hart (left) and Carl Clair, both of Ft. Wayne, sit at the registration desk full of raffle items.
Members and families of the U.S. Power Squadron Sail and Power Boating association district met on campus for the first time for their fall conference; however, the group has held its winter meeting here for many years.
The winter meeting is for officers to plan for the next year. Clair said, "We've met here for many years; they treat us well." (Monty Siekerman photo)
Several family members of Sandy Neely surprised her by attending the Nov. 2 Ada Town and Gown banquet. (They must have been tipped off in advance.) Neely was named the 2015 Ada distinguished citizen of the year.
From left, Chris Neely, Jennifer Herndon (holding Neely Jo Herndon), Sandy Neely, Seth Neely and Bruce Neely.
Front from left, Jasper Herndon, David Neely and Matthew Neely.
• She’s so passionate about youth learning to swim and has spent countless hours and years championing the swim lesson program in Ada.
• She’s instrumental in keeping the program going by seeking local sponsors to assist in providing a low-cost program for those who sign up.
• She has helped countless youth to overcome fears of the water.
• She’s been involved in providing swimming lessons for over 48 years.
“She” is Sandra Neely – the 2015 Ada Town and Gown Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The announcement took place during the Nov. 2 banquet in McIntosh Center at ONU.
