The Amish Cook: Farm comes to life with some sunny days After an extraordinary amount of rain this spring I just relish these sunny days. Not only do I enjoy them; the children simply thrive on being outdoors. Green grass, mud puddles, wildflower bouquets, are all a big part of the moments that make up our days. As for the mud puddles, even though they are supposedly off limits, I have found they’re just like a magnet to one-year-old boys. So yes, I am thankful for simple things like wash machines, a wash line, and even sunny days to dry clothes into a soft fluffy dry. As for the wildflowers, this spring when the children brought me their first bouquets of dandelions my heart melted. Is their any bouquet more beautiful than a simple one picked with love, by innocent little hands? After a long winter indoors we are all enjoying lots of flowers, from daffodils and irises to dandelions and wild mustard, they are all treasured. Matter of fact at the moment I have my window sill by the kitchen sink lined with five vases with flowers. Read More
Word for the day: What are we building? Last week I saw an article in the Kenton Times that discussed the present water levels of the Great Lakes. The article said that Lake Erie was 26 inches above its recent average. This struck a note of interest with me because I had just been to Beulah Beach, our denominational conference and summer camp facilities at Vermilion. While there … Read More
Believe Trio among performances slated at Victory Gospel concert MOUNT VICTORY — There will be a Victory Gospel concert from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at the Mount Victory Community Center (at the park), 234 N. Washington St., Mount Victory. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The program will have the 441 Gospel Quartet, the Believe Trio and Chris Horne. Former Mount Victory resident and librarian Cindy Zachman is one of the Believe Trio singers. Read More
Social calendar: May 17, 2019 SATURDAY, MAY 18 Weight Watchers – 9:15 a.m., Hi-Point Church of Christ, 1815 Ohio 540, Bellefontaine. Weigh-in starts 1/2 hour earlier. Read More
Preparing for Cabaret Members of Kenton High School’s Top 20 perform a song from their competition show Thursday evening in the school gym during dress rehearsal for Cabaret 2019, featuring the theme, “Change is Gonna Come.” Read More
TAB Awards presented MOUNT VICTORY — A musical about the competition taking place in a spelling bee was popular with the judges from the Hardin County Players. On Thursday, they named Riverdale's "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" its high school production of the year at the 2019 TAB (Take A Bow) Award Ceremony. Read More
Skilliter encourages grads at Community School Meri Skilliter, board president for the Hardin Community School and superintendent of Ada Schools, shared six universal life lessons with the community school’s class of 2019 at their graduation ceremony at the Kenton Moose Lodge on Thursday. Read More
Hardin County 4-H Club News: May 16, 2019 Boots and Buckles 4-H club met on May 13 where Kira Ray led the club in the pledge of allegiance and Josie Schwemer led the 4-H pledge. Drs. Zach and Nichole Rambo, animal nutritionists, talked to the club about animal nutrition. President Chloe Anderson made the following announcements: Read More
Live life to the fullest: Date Your Mate Month May is designated as Date Your Mate Month. This is a time to make sure you are fitting in some quality time with your mate. Make sure you aren’t just talking about spending time with them and then not following through to make it happen. Read More
Fortnightly Literary Club members discuss ‘The Woman at the Window’ The Fortnightly Literary Club met at the home of Rita Radway on Friday, May 10. Fifteen members were present to enjoy refreshments provided by Rita and social time. Penni Smith, president, opened the meeting with thanks to Rita and a recommendation for reading: “What the Eyes Don’t See” by Mona Hanna Attisha. The book discussed Dr. Attisha’s efforts in Flint, Mich., to expose the lead in the water system and have appropriate action taken. Read More