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Calling all green thumbs (and everyone else)

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, May 7, 2016

If you have a green thumb (even if you don't) here's a neat volunteer opportunity for you from the ReStore Facebook page:

"If anyone is interested in helping with the Community Garden, located on the ONU. campus, contact Chris DiBuasio at 419-230-4417 or 419-772-2780.

You will be volunteering for planting, weeding, watering and harvesting."

What are waiting for?

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Stop and smell the blooms

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, May 7, 2016

Ken Collins stopped and smelled the flowering trees blooming in Ada. He shoots digital and film and as he puts it: "I keep flirting with shooting black-and-white film occasionally and developing it myself, like the good old days." This photo was taken with 35-mm Fuji film in an old, but good, Pentax Spotmatic F camera. (Ken Collins photo)

 

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Asmus named OAC Softball Rookie of the Year; four land All-Conference honors

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, May 7, 2016

By Ashley Birchmeier

Freshman Kylie Asmus was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Rookie of the Year announced Friday afternoon.

The Polar Bears saw four members garner All-Conference honors.

Asmus and sophomore Kirsten Lightel earned Second Team All-OAC honors, while senior Amanda Lahti and sophomore Jenna Hollar were named Honorable Mention.

Asmus led ONU this season in hits (59) and doubles (13). The freshman recorded a career-high four hits in an 8-3 victory over Heidelberg.

She has recorded three or more hits in six games this season, three of which were during conference play.

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Fred Fisher portrayed Abraham Lincoln at the LaFayette Memorial Day celebration.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, May 7, 2016

Frederick E. “Fred” Fisher, 75, died on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:15 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital, Bluffton. 

He was born on April 2, 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio, to Basil W. and Eleanor (McElwain) Fisher who preceded him in death. On Oct. 2, 1993, he married Betty Lou Smith and she survives in LaFayette. 

Fred retired from Ford Motor Company as a repairman where he had worked for over 30 years. He attended the County Line Church of the Brethren. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and the Lima BPOE Lodge #54.

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Ada Public Library Hiring Substitute Clerk

Posted by Rhett Grant on Saturday, May 7, 2016

The Ada Public Library is currently taking resumes for a Substitute Clerk. The position will work on an as needed basis, does not include benefits, and pays $9/hr. Training will begin immediately after hire.

Those interested in the position may stop by the Library for a list of the Substitute Clerk's resposibilites, as well as to drop off a resume.

The deadline for those parties interested is Friday, May 20th.

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Martin L. Linn was an Upper Scioto Valley HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 6, 2016

Martin L. Linn, 57, was reunited with his son, Michael, in Heaven on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 6:25 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1958, to Major and Deloris Marcine (Underwood) Linn who preceded him in death.

Martin worked at the Pepsi Cola Company of Lima. He was a 1976 Upper Scioto Valley High School graduate. He attended the Alger Assembly of God Church and the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Marty enjoyed photography, playing with his grandchildren, landscaping and was a major OSU fan.        

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