The Icon invited Chris Leuthold, adjunct math instructor at Bluffton University, to provide The Icon with some math puzzles.
We want to assist our viewers with ways to survive the long, dark winter nights. Chris rates the level of difficulty in his quizzes from 1 to 4, with 4 being the toughest.
He rates quiz 3 as a "3".
QUIZ NUMBER 3
Steve rode his bicycle at the rate of 15 mph for 4 hours. Then, he walked at the rate of 5 mph for 2 hours. What is Steve's average speed for the entire trip?
Guess who recently returned to the Ada Public Library.
The staff found "Twinkle" earlier this week when they arrived in the morning. Apparently he is at the Ada Public Library to wish all the patrons happy holidays.
According to Amanda Bennett, library director, you can stop in and try to find his favorite hiding spots around the library.
"Twinkle will be watching and reporting back to Santa each night, so remember to be on your best behavior when visiting," she informed the Icon
His first visit is tonight at Restore, then on Saturday at The Inn at ONU, then on Monday at Merry on Main, and again on Thursday, at Ada Public Library.
Here's what you need to know about these visits:
• ReStore from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, Dec. 4. Children are invited to "shop" for family members, but in this case the "shopping" is free. A child may select a free gift for each person in his/her family. And, the packages will be wrapped at no charge.
Nick Reza, a senior manufacturing technology major from Ada, Ohio, was awarded a Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Merit Award for the 2015-16 academic year.
Reza, who will receive $750, was selected by faculty members of the ONU Department of Technological Studies based on his participation in the ONU SME Chapter S186, scholastic accomplishments, financial need and application responses. Funds for the awards come from fundraising activities by the ONU SME chapter and the Lima chapter of SME.
The Ada Exempted Village Schools Board of Education Policy Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 8;30 a.m. in the Board of Education office, 725 W. North Ave., Ada.
Photos by Michael J. Ayers
It was not just any Tuesday evening chamber ensemble concert in Presser Hall on the ONU campus. It featured international beats and movements performed by local musicans and dancers.
Adam Grim and Dr. Sarah Waters directed the performance.
Photos representing difference aspects of the performance include:
• ONU students performing a fast-paced and physically challenging traditional African dance.
The group performed a Ghanian ritual dance of harvest arranged by Benjamin Obodo Ayettey who also directed the dance and drum ensemble.
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Jo Nell Hanratty readies her house for the Candy Cane Tour from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Her house at 525 W. Lima Ave. Is one of several homes, businesses and a church on the tour.
Jo Nell is retired from working at local banks for the past 32 years. One of her decorations is an old toy bank.
A holiday story she shares is about her writing to Santa when she was a child in Cleveland. The letter, addressed to the North Pole, was returned with the notation "no such address," she was heartbroken. The Cleveland Plain Dealer found out about the crass notation and wrote a page one story about it.
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Zumba Gold, a low impact exercise program for senior citizens, meets at 9 a.m. on Thursdays at ReStore.
Taught by Lynne Scott, the workout sessions to music have been held there for more than two years.
Going through their paces this week were (from left) Peg Lawrence, Lynne Scott, and Julie Ludanyi.
Julie's "watch" said she took 2,700 steps during the 40-minute session, which is about one-fourth of what a person should walk each day. The ladies said Zumba is fun and healthy. The cost is by donation.
The four campus performances of the ONU Holiday Spectacular are over, but there is still time to see the popular Christmas show at the Lima Civic and Convention Center.
Shows are on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m.
The show is underwritten in part by the DeBow and Catherine Freed Endowment for the Arts and Kewpee Hamburgers.
Marking more than two decades of sponsorship, Harry and Myrna Shutt, the owners of Kewpee Hamburgers, have underwritten the show since it began in 1994.
