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Know Your Neighbor: Doug McKita

September 7, 2008

Doug McKita

Age: 43.

Occupation: I'm a mechanic at the Tallmadge City Schools Transportation Department.

How long have you worked in Tallmadge? I have worked in the city since 1996.

How would you describe Tallmadge to someone who has never been here? It's a nice tight-knit community with really great people.

What is your favorite activity in Tallmadge? Going to A&W Drive-In Restaurant.



Hobbies/Interests: Amateur radio communication, boy scouts and taking my kids out on various activities.

What was the last book you read?

I can't remember the last book, but I read the Tallmadge Express every week.

What would you do if you were the superintendent of Tallmadge schools for a day? Thank all the school employees for their hard work in person.

What is your biggest accomplishment? Being a good husband and father to two great kids.

Excluding relatives, whom do you most admire? The superintendent of Tallmadge Schools because he's in a no-win situation and there is nothing he can do to make everyone happy.

Something most people don't know about me is ... sometimes I play the euphonium, which is a small tuba.

Compiled by Amanda Harnocz