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Keith Everhart is one happy guy this Christmas season...here's why

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

They make movies out of plots lke this.

Hardin County Sheriff and Ada native Keith Everhart is one happy guy this Christmas season.

On the sheriff’s office Facebook page is a story about an anonymous donor who gave more than $3,000 to the sheriff’s office.

The purpose: To distribute cash in $100 bills to persons in the community who were deserving and in need of financial help for the holidays.

And so, sheriff deputies went to work. After meeting with his staff, deputies compiled a list persons who deserved some of the cash.

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Ada Kiwanis, Ada Rotary and Lima Kiwanis meet in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Ada Kiwanis held a recent meeting with guides, Ada Rotarians and Lima Kiwanians.

The club annual auction was held with over 50 Christmas-related items awarded to successful bidders.

In keeping with the club’s annual tradition, two area families and two young ladies will be provided assistance with the club’s annual Christmas Benevolence program.

Thirty-one books, ordered by Ada Librarian and club member Amanda Bennett, were distributed to students at Ready-Set-Grow on Dec 17.

Ada Kiwanis meetings resume on Tuesday Jan. 5.
 

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The mayor meets Santa

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Santa made an appearance at the Ada Village Christmas party recently.  Here he is with Mayor Dave Retterer. Connie Fleming provided this photo to the Icon.

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Ada Skywalker

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

The new $1 million medical facility is progressing rapidly. Groundbreaking was held just a little over a month ago. On Thursday, cranes were moving trusses in place for the St. Rita's facility. Warmer and dryer weather has permitted work to go forward at a rapid pace. The facility is located south of Vancrest Nursing Home and east of the school. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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ReStore Dec. 23 meal at First United Methodist

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

First United Methodist Church, Ada, will host a ReStore community meal this week.

The meal is from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the church. The meal includes soup and sandwiches and is open to the public.

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Viewer assistance request: We're thinking about 2016 and that's where you can help

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 21, 2015

The Ada Icon needs viewers assistance. We have 2016 on our mind, and you can help.

We are compiling several 2016 lists.

• One is a list of Ada events for our on-going 2016 calendar. Event received will be listed on the Icon's monthly calendar and also in our bi-monthly Ada Highlights calendar. These events will also go on our news announcement list. Our list includes everything from chicken barbecues, recitals, open houses, and, you get the idea.

• We always look for good stories. For businesses, we'd appreciate knowing if you have a special anniversary taking place in 2016.

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