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Aug. 4 Hardin crop walk focus on fruit and veggie production

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 24, 2014

What is that bug in my vegetable garden?  Why do my plants have brown spots on the leaves?  Why are my tomatoes cracking after they looked good? 

Hardin County OSU Extension is sponsoring a Crop Walk program on Monday, Aug. 4, from 6-8:30 pm. The program will include an emphasis on fruit and vegetable production. The location of the program will be 15237 County Road 209, Kenton.

OSU Extension Horticulturist Brad Bergefurd will be giving recommendations on plant nutrition and soil fertility. Dr. Sally Miller, plant pathologist from the OSU Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, will be discussing plant disease problems common with fruits and vegetables.

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Roger Worthington 1934-2014

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Roger Lee Worthington, 79, died on Friday, July 18, 2014, at 6:40 a.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

He was born on Dec. 13, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to Edward J. and Anna Margaret (Campbell) Worthington and they preceded him in death.

He was retired from Pete Adams Cannery. He was a former member of the Central United Methodist Church of Alger.

Surviving are two brothers: Bailey (Maxine) Worthington of Waynesfield and Titus Worthington of West Jefferson; and a sister, Clara (Donald) Klutts of Clearwater, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

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Registrations now accepted for Ada Civic Engagement Day in August

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Ohio Northern University is currently registering organizations, businesses, and residents for its third annual Ada Civic Engagement (ACE) Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.

A partnership with the village of Ada, the ACE Day program provides opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage with the community but also contribute to the village’s beautification.

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Christmas in July

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 23, 2014

It's Christmas in July at Liberty National Bank. This week the bank invites Icon viewers to donate non-perishable food items for the Ada Food Pantry. A collection box is in the lobby of the Ada bank.

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Tickets on sale for annual Music Boosters chicken barbecue

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Ada Music Boosters Annual Chicken BBQ August 29th

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ada Music Boosters chicken barbecue, always held behind the stadium the evening of the first home football game of the year. This year the Chicken Barbecue will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, before the Bulldogs host USV.

The annual event is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs. Tickets are being sold now through August 22nd. Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147.

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Momma, don't take my Kodachrome away - 30 yearbooks ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 22, 2014

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Yeah, they were probably shooting some Kodachrome back in 1984-85. Here’s the Ada High School yearbook photographers from the 1984-85 school year: Jennifer Minich, Karl Oliver,  Cyndee Dye, Amy Shroyer, Megan Shult, Charles Simpson and Kent Oliver.

That's 30 yearsbooks ago.

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