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Steven Allen 1953 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

 Steven K. Allen, 63, died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at 7:14 p.m. at Harding Pointe in Marion, Ohio.

Steven was born on April 21, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to Kash and Marlene L. (Mushaw) Allen. His mother preceded him in death. His father, Kash, and his step mother Patricia Allen survive in Alger.

He is survived by his guardian and care giver, Sheila A. (Martin) Morrison of Newark; and five cousins: Mary Belle Cunningham of Shaker Heights, Patricia Cameron of Perrysburg, Guy (Karen) Cameron of Maumee, Sharon Berry Vine of Raleigh Durham, NC and Richard D. Berry of Brookville, Ohio.

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Larger than you thought

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

The three wind turbines, located on campus along Klingler Road, are being repaired. Here, workmen from Jeffers Crane Service lower the blades of one of the turbines on Thursday morning. The giant turbines reach 160 feet into the air, excluding the length of the blades. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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This Ada plant lives up to its name - Elephant ears

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Some plants live up to their names, as in this case - Elephant Ears.

Here, Caroline Walker sits under the shade of the tropical plant while reading a book about kindergarten at Grandpa and Grandma (Tom and Cathy) Coburn's home on Falling Timbers Blvd.

Five-year-old Caroline began kindergarten this week.

What's the secret of growing such a large elephant ears plant in Ada? Cathy said the tropical plant likes to be watered daily. She said heat and humidity, which we have had this summer, are important, as well.

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Incoming frosh welcomed to campus

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Incoming freshman were welcomed to campus Thursday morning during Moving in Day.

Several hundred faculty, staff, and upperclassmen students were on hand to greet the new Polar Bears, help unload their cars, and answer questions.

Here, students welcome their new friends at one intersection. Small groups of students cheered at every intersection near campus as the frosh and their parents drove in.

Orange and black cupcakes were handed out, as well. Once near their assigned residence hall, people were on hand to unload their possessions, show them to their rooms, and explain the events of the next few days.

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USV Lions wish Don Ralston a happy birthday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
The Upper Scioto Valley Lions Club celebrated Don Ralston's birthday (standing left) when the group met last for dinner and a meeting at the 235 Grill in Alger.

Craig Carman (standing right) helps hold the club banner.

Other members attending are (from left) Tom Ralston, Joe Bischoff, Gary Harpster, Bob Aline, Phil Bradley, Bob Spencer, Gary Hall and Curtis Englehardt.

The club, founded in 1978, meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at the 235 Grill.  Anyone wanting to join may contact any member.

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Gary Spradlin was an ONU alumnus

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

 Gary N. Spradlin, 69, died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at 5:10 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center Inpatient Hospice of Lima.

He was born on Sept. 24, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Thomas Lloyd and Opal J. (Ray) Spradlin who preceded him in death. On July 16, 1966, he married Diane S. Hackworth and she survives in Lima.

Gary graduated from Ohio Northern University with a degree in music education. He previously owned his own auto dealership.

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