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Ada's Sanford and Paul McCurdy join county ag hall of fame

Were partners of McCurdy Steel Products in Ada for 57 years
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 22, 2018

Sanford McCurdy and son, Paul, will be inducted the Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame as Pioneers in Agriculture in December.

They are two of six inductees this year. This is the 16th annual recognition banquet. It is Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Church,  Kenton.

This year's other inductees are Jan Layman, Gary and Carol Oates, and Gary Shick. 

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15 minutes with Todd McAlpine, bagpiper

He played during the ONU Veterans Day event
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 21, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
How did a physics instructor come to play the bagpipes? The Ada Icon caught up with  Todd McAlpine last week when he performed a special song at the beginning of the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at Ohio Northern.

McAlpine said he first heard someone play the Highland pipes when he was six years old and loved the sound, so he learned to play the bulky instrument. He’s also of Scottish heritage.

McAlpine, who teaches physics part-time, is primarily a stay-at-home dad since his wife, Perrine Trilisa, teaches chemistry at ONU. They are parents of two sons, Callum, 5, and Rory, 3.

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USV band in Kenton parade

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Santa joined the parade Tuesday evening as part of the festivities accompanying the annual lighting of the Hardin County Courthouse for the Christmas season.

The Upper Scioto Valley Marching Band was also on hand as were stilt-walkers and numerous floats making their way around the courthouse. A large, festive crowd lined the parade route while braving temperatures in the mid-thirties. (Ken Collins photo)

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Ada school board recognizes Monty Siekerman

Icon editor named to OSBS media honor roll
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The Ohio School Board Association recognized Monty Siekerman for “fair and balanced education reporting, and exemplary service to the Ada community” during a meeting of the Ada School Board earlier this month. Monty is editor of the Ada Icon.

The OSBA invites school districts across Ohio to name local reporters to the association’s Media Honor Roll each year. OSBA recognizes the honorees in its Journal magazine and on its website.

Photo: Monty Siekerman, Editor, Ada Icon

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Icon dog of the week - Tucker

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Meet Tucker, He is one year old. Tucker is ready for adoption and waiting for his forever family today.

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Spaghetti anyone?

Despite snow, sleet and ice throughout the day 332 dinners served
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 16, 2018

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Cannoli anyone? Christie Stephens offers Italian pastry to diners at the Kiwanis Club annual spaghetti dinner on Thursday evening in the Ada Schools cafeteria.

Despite snow, sleet, and ice throughout the day, local residents showed up in droves for the annual fundraiser to support the club’s youth activities. Total count: 332 dinners sold.

As usual, Pete Previte’s made his special Italian sauce for the spaghetti. Salads, breadsticks, and beverages were available for the all-you-can-eat meal.

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