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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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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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Apollo launches Career Tech Education Month

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, February 6, 2016

Apollo Career Center launched Career Tech Education Month with its annual all area boards meeting on Feb. 4.

The program highlights included an update by Superintendent Judy Wells on the progress of the seven-phase construction/renovation of Apollo Career Center.

Following that was the induction of five alumni into the Apollo Hall of Fame:
• Chris Smith, Apollo Career Center tech specialist
• David Blackston, LMH imaging engineer
• Leigh McCullough-Steinke, LMH clinical buyer
• Ashley Miller, Owner/President of Quality Welding and Fabrication, Elida
• Brad Webb, Apollo Construction Equipment instructor

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Yep, reading is part of Valentine's Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 5, 2016

Flowers, chocolate, and stuffed animals are all part of Valentine's. So is reading. Here, Isabella Mancuso, an 8th grader, displays some Valentine's books available at the library. Check out the holiday reading material the next time you are there. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Hardin County Sharpshooters H-4 sign-up Feb. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 5, 2016

4-H sign up night for the Hardin County Sharpshooters will be held Wednesday, Feb 10, at Hog Creek Game Club from 6:30-8 p.m.

Ages 9-18 are eligible to join. The group is half full so hurry if you want to join. If you have any questions check out the club's website hardincountysharpshooters.com or contact Kathleen Anspaugh at 419/302-2344 or [email protected]

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