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Handball golf, anyone?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 7, 2016

Northern golfers can get a leg up on the competition by hitting a few balls in a handball court that has been converted into a place to practice golf during Polar Bear weather in Ada. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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They rocked the house at Presser Hall

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 7, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
The musicians and audience experienced the most happy and fun performance in Presser Hall's 90-year-history when four steel bands pounded out 17 songs to a nearly full house on Saturday evening.

There was limbo, a conga line and what could be construed as ONU's adaptation of a mosh pit.

They rocked the house with the music - jumpin', clappin', swingin', and swayin'.

Someone should have sold deodorant and handed out Ridilin at the door afterwards.

The musicians and audience left the building feeling happy. That's what Caribbean music is all about. A fun time.

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Made in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 7, 2016

That's s Super Bowl TD and that's an Ada-made football our arrow points toward. Like we all say, "You can't have a Super Bowl without Ada, Ohio."

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Viva Maria's adds another evening of live music on Thursdays

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 7, 2016

Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta has added another evening of live music with Gene Parker and Friends Open Jazz Sessions.

The sessions will be on Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. Plan to join them on stage, if you wish...or at least sit back and listen while you dine.

The popular restaurant (seats 120 people, folks were waiting for tables at 7 p.m. on Saturday) has live music for diners from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Ada teacher feature: Meet Jeff Hunt, mathematics instructor

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 7, 2016

Compiled by Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.”

Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well.

Today we meet Jeff Hunt, mathematics instructor. As you get to know Jeff from his responses below, ponder the solution to this thought from James Caballero, American mathematician: “I advise my students to listen carefully the moment they decide to take no more mathematics courses. They might be able to hear the sound of closing doors.” 

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Some Wilson Sporting Goods facts you need to know

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, February 6, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

Did you know?

• Wilson Sporting Goods has been a unit of Amer Sports of Finland since 1989. Amer Sports makes sports equipment, footwear and apparel.

• The Wilson brand is headquartered in Chicago.

• Wilson is the world's leading manufacturer of ball sports equipment, employing over 1,600 people globally.

• The company's core sports are American football, Canadian football, tennis, baseball, golf, basketball, softball, badminton and squash.

• The company also produces equipment for racquetball and soccer.

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