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The 2019 Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program is underway at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory, according to Mark Badertscher of the Hardin County Extension Office.

Each session begins at 7:30 a.m. with a complimentary buffet breakfast followed by the program at 8 a.m.

The Jan. 22 program features Bailey Elchinger, an INTL FC Stone, Risk Management Consultant with Grains.  Her presentation will focus on the 2019 grain marketing outlook.

On Feb. 5 Dr. Pierce Paul, OSU Extension State Specialist in Corn and Small Grain Diseases will speak to the Conservation Tillage Club about Corn Diseases.

Ada Herald editor and sales rep, school board member, one of Ada's first EMTs

Janet L. Hubbell, 84, died on Saturday, Jan.12, 2019. at 5:55 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on April 10, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to John Albert and Louella (Leatherman) Welsh who preceded her in death. On Aug. 8. 1953, Janet married Thomas C. “Tom” Hubbell who died on Aug. 17, 2015.

Janet retired from the Ada Herald after working as a sales person and Editor for over 25 years. She also worked as a professional photographer. She was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, Harrod. She was one of the first EMT’s on the Ada Rescue Squad. Janet served for many years as a board member for Ada Schools.

Will raise funds for "Boots for Bulldogs"

The Ada High School Alumni Association will be holding its annual Bowling Outing at Norada Lanes in February, according to Taylor Osbun.

"We will be raising money for "Boots for Bulldogs" this year," said Taylor.

The event is Sunday, Feb. 10. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the cost is $40 per team of two.

ontact Taylor Osbun at [email protected] if you would like to participate.

It may be snowy and cold but the Hardin County United Way thermometer in Ada is rising to 81% of their goal of $220,000.

Board members, A.J. Hatem and Nicolle Merkel, both on staff of Ohio Northern University stand with the thermometer.

"There is great hope of making goal so please consider a donation today to fund Hardin County agencies, said  Phyllis Griffith of the United Way.

Contributions may go do: United Way of Hardin County, 225 S.Detroit St., Kenton, OH 43326.

In 1988 boy scouts and cubs covered 17+ miles picking up litter

By Lee Crouse
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June 1988 - The Ada Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts covered more than 17 miles of Liberty Township roads picking up litter.

They collected 55 bags during the 91 man-hours of work, reported Robert Krofft.

Scouts involved in the activity were Brian Beckley, Brian Wilkerson, Mike Ring, Daryl Neff, David Benson, Donald Roby, Tom Lehman, Chad Hazelton, Travis Hazelton, Isaac Seagrave, Adam Vauvel, David Vaubel, Jacob Lehman, Daniel Rider, Eric Preston and Robby Logsdon.

Did you ever watch a football game at this location in Ada? It's a post card view of the athletic field and gymnasium on the ONU campus. The Taft gym is no longer standing and the field now longer exists.

(From the Leland Crouse collection)

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