Two missed calls on the day my Dad died Minutes before the heart attack that ultimately took my Dad’s life, he called me twice on my cell phone. I had a chance to talk to him one last time before he died – but I missed both calls. I will forever consider myself fortunate that I missed that opportunity. My Dad, by all accounts, was a funny guy. Few of my friends are without comical memories of the man. He sort of reveled in the ridiculous. But what few probably realized, was just what he had overcome to even have…
Author: Chad Williamson
Marysville School District officials knew four years ago they would be engaged in a principal search in 2018. In 2014, when Kathy McKinniss was installed as the first principal of Marysville’s new Early College High School (ECHS), her plan was to stay at the job only until the initial class graduated, according to district superintendent Diane Mankins. The first class of freshmen is now finishing its senior year and Marysville is searching for McKinniss’ replacement. The district has currently whittled the original batch of applicants down to the final three — all of whom have local ties. Mankins said district…
The architectural firm responsible for the Marysville High School’s stadium parking lot project will not be continuing with involvement in an upcoming facility renovation. The Marysville Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to employ MSA Architects to oversee future work on the districts planned stadium renovation. The work will include upgrading the high school football stadium, creating an adjacent track and field facility and creating football and track facilities at Bunsold Middle School. Schorr Architects of Dublin was involved with creating initial design plans for the renovation and was one of three firms which expressed interest in the work…
The digital thermometer in front of McAuliffe’s Ace Hardware showed a temperature of 2 degrees this morning at sunrise, with windchill measurements reportedly dipping below zero. Temperatures are expected to climb into the teens on Thursday and stretch into the 20s for Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Handwriting U Handwriting and I have always had an uneasy relationship, coexisting kind of like the human body does with a fever. Though uncomfortable, a fever indicates that the body is working correctly, fighting off some type of infection. The increase in body temperature means that your body has ramped up its defenses against something trying to harm it. If I pull out a pen and a notebook, that is also a reaction to something my body (actually my brain) can’t handle alone. A pen in my hand also often results in chills, cold sweat and headaches – just like…
Santa Claus hands out treats to members of the Union County YMCA Thursday night. Santa was on hand as part of the YMCA’s “Rocking Around the Y” event, with a variety of holiday-themed events including Christmas story time, the chance to take pictures with Santa and arts and crafts. Those interested in future events can go to the YMCA website. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
With temperatures in the 50s, thousands of local residents turned out for Sunday afternoon’s Marysville Christmas Parade. The parade, which according to organizer Dean Cook had more than 125 entries, began at the Marysville High School, traveled down Elwood Avenue and then proceeded up Main Street to the downtown area. Pictured, members of a local dance group performed a routine as they moved along North Main Street. (Journal-Tribune photos by Chad Williamson)
Mill Valley Elementary School Principal Amey McGlenn is pictured above presenting a placque to officer of the Marysville Police Department in recognition of the agency’s partnership with the school. Pictured accepting the award are, from left to right, officers Josh Dillahunt, Joe Petzinger and Don McGlenn. Officers from the department regularly eat breakfast with selected students at the school and also partner to offer rewards, such as a ride in a police car, for fundraisers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– A substitute teacher working in the Marysville schools attended Thursday night’s board meeting to urge the district to increase…
The Marysville School District is taking steps to eliminate a water problem at the Early College High School. Enviro-Construction of Alexandria submitted the low bid of $88,329 for the work, which will including installing tiling around the permitter of the building on North Maple Street, to handle an issue with water collecting in the low point of an auditorium in the building, known as the “Little Theater.” According to Marysville Superintendent Diane Mankins the water issue was discovered when crews were preparing to renovate the building ahead of its reopening in 2014. The structure, built in 1960, had served as…
Two-sentence horror stories It’s a little past Halloween, but I thought I could squeeze in last little bit of fright. After all, the seasonal horror movies are still in theaters. Basically the first week of November is the Halloween snooze button. I don’t know where it originated or how long it has been a “thing” but people are writing two-sentence horror stories. If you have never read them you must be thinking “that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard.” And you are right and wrong at the same time. Calling them stories is inaccurate. There is no plot…
Given the cold temperatures and rain, one might assume the cloud shown above the Marysville High School student section Friday night was steam or even smoke from a warming fire. The cloud, however, was actually created from volumes of baby powder being thrown into the air as the MHS student section called for a “whiteout” against the Central Crossing football team. The spirited group stayed until the bitter end of Marysville’s 29-7 season-ending win. For full stories about each area high school football game see page 1B and 6B of today’s newspaper. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson
This series of four consecutive photos shows Marysville’s Thomas Rush (27) as he fights his way to the goal line for a five-yard touchdown Friday night against Central Crossing. Rush finished the game with 233 yards rushing and three TDs on the night. (Journal-Tribune photos by Chad Williamson) –––– Marysville football fans who watched running back Thomas Rush as a sophomore and junior saw a return to form Friday night as he led the Monarchs to a 29-7 win over Central Crossing. In his first two years on varsity, Rush would routinely tote the ball 30-plus times a game. In…
Memorial Health’s Board of Trustees heard an update Wednesday night on a pair of building projects being carried out by the organization. Memorial CEO Chip Hubbs told the board that the fundraising for a pair of new on-campus buildings is going well. Memorial Hospital will be constructing separate inpatient and outpatient pavilions, at a cost of $50 million. Hubbs said the Memorial 2020 campaign, which is the fundraising drive for the project, has received $3.3 million in pledges toward its goal of $4 million. More than 500 individual donors have contributed to the project, it was noted. He said there…
Laurie Davis looks through some of the personal needs items collected at the Marysville High School Clothes Closet. The operation offers clothing, shoes and personal hygiene items to students in need. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) — The only thing Marysville High School Clothes Closet organizers collect faster than T-shirts are stories, both sad and sweet. Tucked down a lesser-used hallway of the high school, the two-room operation allows students to select from donated garments, shoes and personal hygiene products. Threads, denim, cotton and hangers fill the rooms but the charitable endeavor is built on a foundation of compassion and…
Marysville’s Thomas Rush (27) stops a Hilliard Davidson runner on this play. The Monarchs fell, 28-7. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– Discipline on the football field is to be admired. Discipline always shows up. Discipline can overcome superior athletes and it’s never out of position. Discipline makes the other team play your game. Discipline is the staple of Hilliard Davidson’s football program and while it might lack the athletes of years past (five losses so far this season), its attention to detail is still there. That was one of the big differences in Friday night’s 28-7 win over Marysville.…