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Touch, but don't eat

Mushroom poisoning only comes from eating the flesh of the mushroom not from handling it.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 17, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Drew Mowery, 2, sits among a display of large mushrooms in the 200 block of West North Avenue last week (they have since been mowed down).

He's the son of Eric and Jessica Mowery. Wanting to know more about the mushrooms, the Ada Icon turned to Curtis Young, Ph.D., who lives not far away.

He has seen the mushrooms pop up in the yard for many years and could readily identify the variety and tell us something about it. In fact, they also grow in his yard.

He is Extension Educator for Van Wert County.

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Exotic cars and one special dog

Ada VFW third annual car show
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 16, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
The Ada VFW Post 9381 third annual car show Saturday brought out many people displaying their vehicles, those who wanted to see the old and exotic cars, as well as one special dog, Rollo.

Shown here are Chris Hamacre, senior vice commander of the post, with 7-year-old Great Dane Rollo, a post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) service dog who is at the post often and makes himself quite at home there.  

They and Wynn Hauenstein, post quartermaster, stand beside Wynn's car. Wynn served as chairman of the car show.
 

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Check out bargains at ReStore Monday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, July 15, 2017

Looking for a bargain for your child? Check out ReStore on Monday for these new vehicles: tricycles, $3; bike, $5; scooters, $2. And, ReStore has gently used clothes for people of all ages.

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ODOT District 1 high water update

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, July 14, 2017

Several highways in northwest Ohio continue to be closed or monitored due to high water. Highways listed are either currently closed or affected, but closed areas on each route will vary as flood levels change.

Residents should refer to their respective county sheriff’s office for information on local road closures. Motorists are reminded not to drive through areas of high water.

Hancock County

U.S. 224
State Route 37
State Route 235
State Route 568
State Route 12 east of I-75, Findlay, (closed under the direction of the city of Findlay).

Wyandot County

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Build a gingerbread house on Friday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

The Ada Public Library will have Christmas in July on Friday when materials will be available for making gingerbread houses. All age groups are welcome.

The "house building" will take place at 3 p.m. at the Ada United Methodist Church since there is some real construction of an addition starting at the library.

Signup at the library circulation desk to participate in making a gingerbread house.

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A moist June causes crop problems

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

Here's the rainfall report for June from Hardin County extension reporters.

Liberty Township (Ada area) saw the least rain, 2.76 inches. Roundhead the most: 7 inches. Average countywide was about 5 inches, close to the 10-year average. The way things are shaping up for July, look for higher than average rainfall. 

How did the moisture in June affect farming? The Extension reports:

"Rain persisted most of the month of June, with precipitation occurring 2/3 of the days.  Some fields continued to pond and flood in low areas, areas with compaction, and other hard to drain soils.  

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