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School board policy committee meets Dec. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 3, 2015

The Ada Exempted Village Schools Board of Education Policy Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 8;30 a.m. in the Board of Education office, 725 W. North Ave., Ada.

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And there was dancing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 3, 2015

It was not just any Tuesday evening chamber ensemble concert in Presser Hall on the ONU campus. The audience was treated to  international beats and movements performed by local musicans and dancers. Many additional photos are available for viewing by clicking here. (Photos by Michael J. Ayers)
 

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Fast-paced Presser Hall concert provides international sounds

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Photos by Michael J. Ayers
It was not just any Tuesday evening chamber ensemble concert in Presser Hall on the ONU campus. It featured international beats and movements performed by local musicans and dancers.

Adam Grim and Dr. Sarah Waters directed the performance.

Photos representing difference aspects of the performance  include:

• ONU students performing a fast-paced and physically challenging traditional African dance.

The group performed a Ghanian ritual dance of harvest arranged by Benjamin Obodo Ayettey who also directed the dance and drum ensemble.

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Jo Nell Hanratty's home will be open for Sunday's Candy Cane Tour

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Jo Nell Hanratty readies her house for the Candy Cane Tour from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Her house at 525 W. Lima Ave. Is one of several homes, businesses and a church on the tour.

Jo Nell is retired from working at local banks for the past 32 years. One of her decorations is an old toy bank.

A holiday story she shares is about her writing to Santa when she was a child in Cleveland. The letter, addressed to the North Pole, was returned with the notation "no such address," she was heartbroken. The Cleveland Plain Dealer found out about the crass notation and wrote a page one story about it.

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2,700 steps in 40 minutes - that's a workout!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Zumba Gold, a low impact exercise program for senior citizens, meets at 9 a.m. on Thursdays at ReStore.

Taught by Lynne Scott, the workout sessions to music have been held there for more than two years.

Going through their paces this week were (from left) Peg Lawrence, Lynne Scott, and Julie Ludanyi.

Julie's "watch" said she took 2,700 steps during the 40-minute session, which is about one-fourth of what a person should walk each day. The ladies said Zumba is fun and healthy. The cost is by donation.

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Holiday Spectacular this weekend in Lima!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 3, 2015

The four campus performances of the ONU Holiday Spectacular are over, but there is still time to see the popular Christmas show at the Lima Civic and Convention Center.

Shows are on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m.

The show is underwritten in part by the DeBow and Catherine Freed Endowment for the Arts and Kewpee Hamburgers.

Marking more than two decades of sponsorship, Harry and Myrna Shutt, the owners of Kewpee Hamburgers, have underwritten the show since it began in 1994.

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