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Troy Cummings visits Ada elementary classes
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 14, 2018

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Prolific children’s author Troy Cummings talks with second graders in the library at Ada Schools on Monday.

Cummings has had a part in writing, and sometimes illustrating, 32 books. He is currently on a tour of northwest Ohio schools. The Greencastle, Ind.-based writer spoke with Ada children in grades 1-5.

The students have read several of his books and worked on art projects that correlate with Cumming’s books.

See samples below of the youngsters’ artwork...and the Balloon Goon.

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Legendary ONU coach joins county sports hall

Herb Strayer, coached and had his jersey number retired at ONU
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 14, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Hans Strayer accepted a plaque on behalf of his father, Herb, on Saturday when Herb was inducted posthumously into the Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame. Several family members attended including Herb’s wife, Susan (pictured). The induction took place at a banquet at USV High School.

Other awardees were Dale Dirmeyer, Zach Dysert, Bill Peterson, Mike Risner, Roger Schroer, and the 1984 Hardin Northern volleyball team, which the Ada Icon will report on tomorrow.

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A little piece of Americana

Music from Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, the honorary band fraternity and sorority
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 11, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
It was a hip hoppin’, jive jumpin’ time at the Railroad Park Friday evening when ONU instrumentalists played an informal concert for all of those who gathered or were drawn in by the music.

Members of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, the honorary band fraternity and sorority, traditionally gather in the park to entertain Adaites the Friday before commencement.

The lively music always begins with the ONU Fight Song. And, it’s a time for longtime Band Director Charles Bates to hand off the baton to students to lead the 30-piece band that evening.

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Ada's National Honor Society inducts new members

During May 9 evening program
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 11, 2018

New members were inducted into the Ada High School National Honor Society during a May 9 evening program.

PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY:

New members are:
Front from left, Anabel Alexander, Emma Jameson, Kama Arn, Olivia Ennis, Hailey Callahan, Miguel Jordan, James Wilson, Alexis Swaney, Zoe Klingler, Sumaya Tasnim, Alexis Ennis, Raina England, Morgan Swick.

Back row, from left, Brice Ferguson, Cade Mullins, Nathan Mattson, Austin Amburgey, Jacob Colwell, Noah Mattson, Jackson Conrad and Audrey Hazelton

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Garrett Beachy, Taylor Risner, Bluffton University graduates

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 11, 2018

Two Ada residents were among graduates at the Bluffton University 118th annual commencement on May 6.

• Garrett Beachey received a bachelor’s degree in youth ministries with a minor in church communication.

• Taylor Risner received a bachelor’s degree in intervention specialist.

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Hardin County Wranglers 4-H club meeting held

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, May 9, 2018

The Hardin County Wranglers 4-H club held a meeting on May 6, at 6:30
p.m. at the Hardin County Extension Office.

There were 14 members and 5 advisors present. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Cale Harshfield and the 4-H Pledge was led by Brock Heckathorn.

The community service project has been finalized for June 24th, 2018 at the
Hardin County Fairgrounds. Collection of pop can tabs continues for the
Ronald McDonald House.

Counselor and counselor-in-training dates were discussed.

Reminder was given for Dairy Beef Feeder weigh in May 26th at the Hardin
County Fairgrounds.

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