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Hardin County Herb Society has several activities planned this year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 15, 2016

The Hardin County Herb Society kicked off the 2016 growing season with a meeting at the Amherst Greenhouse near Harrod.  

Mary and Adin Horst gave a tour of "What's New" for 2016, which was preceded by a carry in meal.

We saw the marvels of modern planting techniques as demonstrated by Adin. With a large selection of plants we made plans to return April 15 for the opening of the 2016 year at the greenhouse.

The Herb Society will be featuring peppers-capsicum as the herb of the year with many special programs throughout April - December.

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Michael Hubbell replaces Donald Traxler as chair of Hardin Democrats

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Hardin County Democrat Central and Executive Committee reorganization meeting was held at Henry’s Restaurant on April 13.

The meeting was called to order by outgoing County Chair, Don Traxler.  Traxler then announced the resignation of Daryl Flowers as member of the Central Committee.

Traxler then appointed Kathy Flowers of Goshen Township to fill the newly open position on the Central Committee. 

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Cindy Boehm message to students: "Don't ever give up"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Compiled by Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well. Today we meet Cindy Boehm, second grade teacher, whose advice is “don’t ever give up.”  Cindy’s 29 years in the profession is a testament to that stamina, her spiritual foundation, and her joy in working with children.

Subjects and grades currently teaching.
I teach second grade all subjects. 

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When Andy Steingass plays with fire there's aways an artistic result

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 11, 2016

This is part of a continuing series featuring artists who have pieces at Gallery for the Arts, Ada.

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
He talks about grog, slip, and recipes. He burns wood at 2,350 degrees...even in the summer.

That's Andrew (Andy) Steingass, a lifelong resident of Ada, and a ceramicist.
Andrew graduated from Ada High School in 2004, then earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from ONU. He now spends most of his time at the potter's wheel producing a variety functional pieces.

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Update on Hardin County Dairy 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 11, 2016

By Reporter, Elaine Webster

Today's 4-H meeting we had a special speaker, Mark Light. He showed us through the Spark Lab, The Spark Lab was made for creativity and inamation.

The lab has multiple different electronics from laptops, to Apple tvs and even to a 3D printer. A 3D printer is a machine that takes corn-based plastic heated up to 215 c or 400 f, and makes a any design you want!

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Good News Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 11, 2016

About 20 Ada elementary students attend Good News Club. The children have devotions, listen to a Bible lesson, memorize verses, sing, and play games every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The program is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, which also has a five-day club in Ada in the summer and a ministry at the Hardin County Fair.

Sarah Elsea leads the group at the school. She is assisted by Tim Jackson.

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