(1-17-25) The Rockford Carnegie Library staff and board members would like to thank Tammy Pontsler and family for graciously donating the “My Hometown – Rockford, Ohio” watercolor series for permanent display. Tammy’s late husband, Jeff Pontsler, was a man with many talents and a love for his community.

In his own words he describes working on one of these illustrations.

“Next up in the “My Hometown – Rockford, Ohio” series…Started this late last night, finishing up with the sketch and then watercolor wash this evening. I’m going to be featuring, as a collective work, drawings/paintings of local businesses, industry, churches, houses, unique architectural elements, etc…all from my favorite place – the place where I grew up, and am proud to say, have lived most of my life – Rockford Ohio!”