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Check out the adventures of "Bi" who came to visit his friend, Klondike

Our polar bear fixation - part 4
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 5, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
This is the fourth and final installment of the adventures of Bi, the little polar bear from the Arctic who came to visit his friend Klondike during an especially cold winter in Ada.

Today, Bi finds King-Horn/Sports Center on campus and is amazed at all the polar bears he found there.

Yes, the athletic complex has roaring, mean-looking bears, then there are some not so scary. He cuddles up to a coed on the bleachers, even finds a polar bear face made of tile on one of the walls.

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Erica Shadley's efforts recognized by state school superintendent

Instructional unit center on the book "Wonder"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 5, 2018

Ada school language arts teacher, Erica Shadley was recognized by State of Ohio Superintendent of Schools, Paolo DeMaria, for an instructional unit centered on the book, Wonder, by R.J. Palacio. 

Recently made into a movie, Wonder tells the story of Augie Pullman, and centers on themes of kindness and acceptance. 

State Superintendent DeMaria purchased a grade level set of the sequel, Auggie and Me, in recognition of Shadley’s unit, in which students focused on kindness. (See photo attached)

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Ada quiz bowl rescheduled for Feb. 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 5, 2018

Ada Invitational Quiz Bowl tournament scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5, has been rescheduled due to the wether. The bowl is rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 12.

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OCTM 51

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 5, 2018

This plate belongs to Duane Bollenbacher, retired Bluffton math teacher, and here's a short explanation:

"The Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) was organized and had its first-ever conference in the spring of 1951 - hence "51." Duane joined in the 1960s.  That photo is on the OCTM website.

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Free tax service available

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, February 5, 2018

Taxpayers in Hardin and surrounding counties can find free income tax assistance from Ohio Northern business students through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

 

The VITA program offers free tax help to persons who generally make $54,000 or less who need assistance in preparing their tax returns. 

 

ONU students will offer free electronic filing (e-filing) services at the business college on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdayevenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. from Feb. 13 through April 5 (excluding March 6-8).Appointments are required.

 

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A note from the fire department

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, February 5, 2018

Please note that if you need to get in contact with our department for a NON EMERGENCY, but time sensitive issue  such as a fire inspection, contact our office at (419)-634-8070 and leave a message.

Remember, we are 100% volunteer department and our office is not staffed, so please be patient and will will get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks.

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