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Take the opportunity to allow July to spark some new healthy eating habits

First step is to practice mindful eating
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 11, 2018

By Christine Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L

"Every firework begins with one spark.” - Unknown

Did you have a great 4th of July?

Do you have your plans made for a relaxing rest of July?
   • Patio furniture ready?
   • Sunscreen out?
   • Grill fired up?

The 4th of July usually means pool parties, boat rides, BBQs, and relaxation.

So, how do you eat healthy amidst all the hot dogs, chips and ice cream?

First step is to practice mindful eating. “Mindful eating is a technique that helps you gain control over your eating habits. It has been shown to cause weight loss, reduce binge eating and help you feel better”

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Women’s golf to open at Colonial

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Ohio Northern University will open the 2018 fall women's golf schedule under sixth-year head coach Chad Bucci by hosting the Polar Bear Fall Classic Sept. 1-2 at Colonial Golfers Club located west of Ada.

 

Northern will then compete in the Defiance Fall Classic (Sept. 8-9), at Heidelberg (Sept. 15-16), the Bluffton Fall Invitational (Sept. 22-23), and in the annual OAC Fall Preview (Sept. 29-30). The spring golf schedule will be released at a later date.

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Keep Hardin County Beautiful award given

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Paul and Nancy Oestreich of Ada received a beautification award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

Photos by Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

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Beautification award for Cotsamire

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Harold Cotsamire, who lives on Conley Avenue, received a beautification award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. 

Photos by Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

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Pool party

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 11, 2018

When you mix water, pizza, and slime, what do you get? A pizza pool party for those who have signed up for the summer reading program at the Ada Public Library. On a sunny and hot Wednesday afternoon, 176 club readers took advantage of the fun day which began with a swim, followed by free pizza, and finally sliming. Library Director Rhett Grant and Natalie Walton, youth services director, got slimed with a gooey mix by those in attendance. The library sponsors many events during the summer reading program. Here are kids enjoying cooling off under the pool umbrella.

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ONU art professor in Denmark

Watch the video of a 500 kg sculpture in process
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 11, 2018

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FROM ONU DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN FACEBOOK - Last week, Ohio Northern University Professor Luke Sheets was part of an international team of sculptors in Denmark working on the vision of Sten Lykke Madsen.

Luke reports, “We spent about five days building the two-meter, 500 kg sculpture. It dried for several days and was fired with gas for two additional days before switching to wood. [Last Friday, we brought] the final temperature to around 1280 degrees C.

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