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Robert Armbrecht among grads in apprenticeship training program

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

Robert Armbrecht of Ada is among 12 graduating apprentices of the Lima Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee honored with a dinner at Casa Lu Al on Saturday, May 7.

The graduates have undergone a five year apprenticeship program consisting of both classroom instruction and on-the-job training to learn the skills required to become master craftsmen.

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Update on the Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on May 2, 2016 for their third meeting of the year.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Evan Lyle followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Kevin Smith.  Roll call was answered with favorite fair food by 22 members with 3 advisors and 11 parents/guests present.  The members were asked to introduce their parents to the club.

There was a health report given by Asher Bridenstine. He told us what would be in a First Aid Kit and showed an example of one he had made.

The project books were passed out to members.  A reminder that the next meeting there will be trash pickup for the township.  Members ordered t-shirts for the year.

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Uplifting music at ReStore concert

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

The fundraiser gospel sing at ReStore last Saturday evening drew about 50 people to hear seven vocalists and a saxophone player. The crowd enjoyed the uplifting music.

In the photo above, Marlene Vance of Clyde was one of the soloists.

Below is a photo of the crowd. (Jerry Maag photos)

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Here’s the latest from Town and County 4-H Creators

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, May 4, 2016

By Carah Deardorff, News Reporter

The Town and Country Creators met for a regular meeting at St John’s Evangelical Church, Kenton on Monday May 2, 2016 at 6pm. Club President, Devry Moore, presided at the meeting. The American Pledge was led by Evan Tudor and the 4H Pledge was led by Carah Deardorff.

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Here are the four Arbor Day art poster winners

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 1, 2016

Arbor Day's observation in Ada's third grade included announcing the art contest winners, who each received a book about trees. This is a personal project that Dave Retterer, Ada mayor, began several years ago.

Winners were:

First, Josh Arnett
Second, Aidra Preston
Third, Ty Mowery
Fourth, Ethan D'Souza

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A chat with Gary Wells: "Great art motivates me"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 1, 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 Gary Wells, art teacher, whose advice is to “do what you love.”  Gary joins Steve Jobs, Maya Angelou, Ray Bradbury and a whole host of others proclaiming this same mantra as he works each day in the art room to support our students with motivation for success.

• Subjects and grades currently teaching.
High School art grades 8 - 12 and Ceramics 1, 2 and 3.

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