Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.
The Icon hopes someone does something.
According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, the last day we experienced above freezing temperatures was on Wednesday, Feb. 11, when the thermometer reached all of 34 degrees.
We've only experience two February days with readings higher than 43. Thoses were two-day wonders, Feb. 7 and Feb. 8.
Meanwhile the "highest" low degree for February was 29 on Feb. 8.
Ready, Set, Grow Preschool is on the move - in more ways than one.
In Fall 2015, Ready, Set, Grow Preschool will be located at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St.
"We are thankful to the Ada First United Methodist for allowing us to rent and share their beautiful new space," said Jami Dellifield of Ready, Set, Grow.
Ada Kiwanis had a preview of the Ada First United Methodist Church on Feb. 10. Scott Allison made the presentation.
The original church bell is now on display in the Fellowship Hall. Students from Ohio Northern sponsored the refinishing of the bell. The refinishing work was done by Verdin Company in Cincinnati.
The fellowship hall will hold about 240 people. There are special rooms for children and teens. The sanctuary can handle up to about 280 people.
Stan Broadway is the 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, speaker at the Kenton Amateur Radio Club, according to Jon Umphress of Ada.
The meeting is at Henry’s Restaurant, Kenton. Broadway, (Amateur Radio Call-Sign N8BHL), is Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC), for Ohio the Ohio Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES).
He will join us to explain the workings of the amateur radio ARES and how the club can possibly become involved.
Meetings are held regularly on the final Monday of each month and are open to the public.
Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification is now required for farmers who apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural production grown primarily for sale. This requirement was signed into law in June 2014, and also requires certification for commercial agricultural applicators. Farmers who have their fertilizer applied by co-ops or custom applicators are not required to be certified.
The Hardin County Pork Producers are offering six-$500 scholarships to qualified students. Scholarships will be awarded to one student from each of the six county schools.
For an application, please contact the FFA Advisor or high school guidance counselor at any of the county schools. You can also download an application from hardin.osu.edu or pick one up at the OSU Extension Office located at 1021 West Lima Street, Suite 103 in Kenton. Completed applications are to be mailed to Douglas Heilman 10333 County Road 265 Kenton, Ohio 43326. The deadline for returning the completed scholarship application is March 1, 2015.
