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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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USV to host play

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

The Hardin County Players will present "Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" on July 14-16 and 21-23 at USV high school cafeteria.

Performances on Fridays and Saturdays begin at 7 p.m. Curtain time on Sundays is 3 p.m. 

Tickets are $7. Children through 12th grade are admitted free. The Players website is: hcplayers.org.

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Ada Varsity Singers present show

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

The ever-popular Ada Varsity Singers are having a camp at the school this week which will culminate in a public performance on Friday.

After working 10-hour days all week on song and dance routines, the award-winning Varsity Singers will present their 2017-18 show for the first time before an audience. 

Time and place: 7 p.m. on Friday in the school auditorium.

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Gospel Sing for the community

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

Dana Walters is organizing a Gospel Sing for the community. The program will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at Ada War Memorial Park.

Nine  individuals and groups are scheduled to sing. A free will donation will be taken for the singers. Food will be available for sale. 

The singers will perform from the band shell at the park. The gospel sing will proceed, even if it rains, since tents will be set up for that possibility.

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Ada Community Engagement Day

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

The sixth annual Ada Community Engagement Day will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 19. Deadline for applying for help is Friday, Aug. 4. To apply, go www.onu.edu/ace day or call 419-772-2200.

ACE Day is for individuals, homeowners, businesses, or agencies in need of assistance with projects such as landscaping, painting, cleaning, organizing, cooking, washing vehicles, and administrative work.

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4-H county fair tune-up

Ada Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club present their projects
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Story and photos Monty Siekerman
Jason Brown explains his 4H woodworking project Tuesday at the Ada Presbyterian Church.

Members of the Ada Liberty Belles and Boys Club presented their projects to get pointers about judging and how to explain their work to judges.

The projects will be judged later this month, then on display at the county fair.

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

• Jason Brown - woodworking
• Jake Baumgartner - gun safety
• Kathlynne Metzger - kitchen safety
• Morgan Dirmeyer - Pygmy  goats
• Ethan Lawrence - milking cows
 

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