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Meet Barth Montel - he teaches Kindergarten to sixth graders in the Ada school computer lab

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, February 13, 2016

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 Barth Montel, a 20-year Ada educator.

As you get to know Barth from his responses, it’s easy to hear his passion. American industrialist Lee Iacocca said, “In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less.”

Barth Montel is certainly one of the best. Thanks, Barth, for your time and dedication to our students. May your passion be contagious.

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Rotarians' bowling event make everyone a winner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
When a person in business hears the word "strike," he cringes.

A "strike" in baseball isn't good either, if you are the batter. But a "strike" in bowling is a winner. And a business bowling tournament on Tuesday was a winner for scholarships.

ALL TEAM PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

The Ada Rotary Club sponsored the tourney at Norada Lanes to raise funds for two $1,000 scholarships that the civic club awards each year: bowling for a good cause, and fun, too.

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Ada HS instrumental solo and ensemble contest results

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Seven Ada High School musicians received either Superiors or Excellent ratings at last Saturday's solo and ensemble contest held at Lima Senior. 

Instrumental students were:

Elizabeth Milks - Flute - (1) Superior
Hailey Maier - Trumpet - (1) Superior
Jacob Colwell - Trumpet - (1) Superior
Callee Young - Trumpet - (1) Superior
Meredith Morgan - Marimba - (1) Superior
Meredith Marshall - Trombone - (1) Superior
Elijah Garmon - Trumpet - (2) Excellent

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The Icon Dog of the Week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 8, 2016

Here's the Icon's Dog of the Week. It was found the Hardin County Dog Warden's outside kennel this week. Any information would be appreciated. 419-674-2209

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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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