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Pawsitive Attitudes meet at Alger Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 31, 2015

The Pawsitive Attitudes 4-H Club held their second business meeting recently at the Alger Public Library.  Pledges were led by Katherine Moore and Abigail Osborne, followed by roll call.  Secretary, Ruth Anne Osborne, asked each member to answer roll call by stating the name of their favorite breed of dog.  All 13 members were present along with Advisor, Mrs. Amyial Brown and three guests.

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Spring garden

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 31, 2015

A fountain is the centerpiece of an extensive spring garden at the Harold Barker home on Klingler Road.

Here, poppies and phlox beautify the landscape on a sunny Friday. This year, fewer people will enjoy this long stretch of flowers bordering the road since Klingler Road is closed for construction near the Barker home. 
(Monty Siekerman)

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Positive Attitudes 4-H Club news

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 31, 2015

Members of the Pawsitive Attitudes 4-H Club, Abigail, Catherine Jonathan and Ruth Anne Osborne, with their co-advisor Lydia Osborne, attended the DairyPalooza (West) event held recently at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds.

Attendees learned from professionals who came from all over the state to encourage and instruct 4-H members.  A comprehensive Quality Assurance program was also provided, which attendees found highly informative and enjoyable.

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Letter: Here are the winners of the Alger Memorial Day parade

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 31, 2015

Icon viewers:

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee would like to thank all of the participants in the Memorial Day Parade and the many residents who came to watch. You make our parade a success.

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Ruth Clark was born in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 31, 2015

Ruth Clark, 92, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. at Primrose Retirement Community of Mansfield.

She was born on July 11, 1922, in Ada, Ohio, to Edward and Inez (Asire) Weber who preceded her in death. On March 27, 1948, she was married to Joseph Clark and he preceded her in death on May 23, 2003.

She had previously been employed by the Swift Company and Telegram Office in Lima. She was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church and was a past president of the Women’'s Fellowship there. She also served as a den mother for the Boys Scouts.

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Dr. Joe Baughman inducted in Ada school's Hall of Honors

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 31, 2015

Dr. Joe Baughman (right) chats with Tom Dearth and Joyce Rodgers at the Ada High School alumni banquet held at the Ada Schools on Saturday evening.

Dr. Baughman, M.D., Ph.D., Ada High School class of 1950, was inducted into the school's Hall of Honors.

He spent his professional life as as a researcher for pharmaceutical companies, specializing in hematology.
After retiring, he and his wife moved from Flemington, N.J., to Burlington, N.C.

Tom, an Ada teacher for 31 years, now retired, is past president of the association. Joyce has served as president this past year.

Eighty-six people attended the catered banquet. (Monty  Siekerman)

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