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Ada's token mayor

He create hundreds of them for many occasions and events all year 'round
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 14, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
This is gift-giving season, but the mayor of Ada extends his gift-giving all year long by making tokens for numerous occasions and events.

You may pass by Dave Retterer at a Veterans Day service, Halloween, Merry on Main and he’ll slip a small wood token into your hand. The unexpected gift always brings a smile and “thank you” from the recipient. 

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Monty Siekerman - Mr. Ada Icon - steps down Dec. 31

Public invited to retirement reception Dec. 19 at COSI
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 13, 2018

The community is invited to a reception for Monty Siekerman, who will retire as editor of Ada Icon on Dec. 31, according to Fred Steiner, Icon owner.

He has provided stories and photo for the Icon since 2015 and served as editor since December 2016.

The retirement reception is from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at COSI, 534 S. Main St., Ada.

"We invite Icon viewers to congratulation Monty for all the work he has accomplished with the Icon and with countless community activities," said Steiner. "Monty has been the face of Ada Icon for several years and wish him well."

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Dinner for the soul

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Fried chicken, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese—that’s soul food, bro and that’s exactly what the ONU Black Student Union had on the menu for a soul food dinner on Friday evening at English Chapel.

Serving at the social gathering were (from left) Jewel Veal, social chair; Mark Niles, president; and Dominique Redman, vice president. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Ada scout achieves Star rank

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Boy scout Donald Waters achieved the Star rank at the recent Ada Troop 124 Court of Honor held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. 

Donald is an accomplished outdoor scouter and will now work on badges and service to the community, nation, and world to earn the coveted Life and Eagle scout ranks. 

The badge was presented by Ada Boy Scouts of America Troop 124 Scoutmaster Donald Spar. (Carl Wilkerson photo)

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Fundraising buffet at Viva Maria's supports ONU Newman Club

15 students will participate in a four-day retreat in January
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The Newman Club at ONU sponsored a fundraising buffet at Viva Maria’s Restaurant on Sunday afternoon.

Proceeds will go toward sponsoring 15 ONU students on a four-day retreat in January in Ohio. The retreat will include speakers, small group discussions, and fun activities.

The Newman Club, with Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ada, serves the Catholic community at ONU. It’s a student-run organization built on Catholic Christian ideals designed to serve the Ohio Northern community through religious, social, service and educational activities.

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Alger farmer is Ohio’s master shepherd

Dave Burkhart recognized at Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium
Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

By Mark Badertscher

Hardin County sheep producer Dave Burkhart was named the 2018 Charles Boyles Ohio Master Shepherd of the Year at the Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium held Dec. 1 in Wooster.  

He started his sheep production enterprise in 1987 when he purchased his farm near Alger.  He built his flock up to 300 head of sheep, but has since decreased the size of his operation.  Burkhart is a commercial sheep producer, raising crossbred Dorset white faced ewes, along with some Suffolk-Hampshire crossbred ewes.  His ewes are bred each year with a couple of purebred Suffolk rams, a crossbred Hampshire and a white-faced ram that isn’t always a Dorset.

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