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Fred Spiese plans to eat some cake during a birthday party for Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as the beloved Dr. Seuss. The birthday celebration took place on March 12 at the Ada Public Library. CLICK FOR MORE PHOTOS. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Gary L. McCurdy, 71, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 9:58 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima.

He was born on June 1, 1943, in Lima, to Paul L. and Lois L. (Boyer) McCurdy and they preceded him in death. On May 6, 1977, he married Judith M. Schmenk and she survives in Ada.

He was a financial advisor. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. He was a Royal Arch Mason.

Also surviving are two sons: Michael (Frances) and Joseph (Emily); three daughters: Caroline (Dan), Amelia “Molly” (Clint) and Kathryn (Eric); seven grandchildren: Henry, Paulina, Charlie, Sam, Jude, Rett and Louis.

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Rose Marie Grzybowski, 77, died March 9, 2015, at her residence. She was born Jan. 20, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Bernard and Marie (Jozwiak) Twardowski.

She had been a waitress and licensed beautician. She was a graduate of Gage High School, Chicago, Ill.

Survivors include two sons Robert A. (Dava) Grzybowski, Jr,. of Lima, Ron (Amy) Grzybowski of Ada; four grandchildren; and a brother Tom (Arlene) Twardowski of Illinois.

She was preceded in death by two brothers John and Bernard Twardowski.

Private burial of the cremated remains will take place at a later date in Hazleton Community Cemetery, Hazleton, Indiana. There will be no visitation.

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Lovers of the Disney movie Frozen should stop by the Ada Library, Saturday, March 21st at 10:30a.m. for themed crafts, snacks, and a viewing of the sing-a-long version of the film. And yes, participation in the sing-a-long is STRONGLY encouraged; folks are also encouraged to dress as their favorite Frozen character. As always the program is FREE and open to all. 

For more information, call Ms. Natalie @ 419-634-5246.

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Ohio Northern University’s Habitat for Humanity Chapter sent 110 students on work trips for spring break March 1-7.

Instead of heading down south for a week on a beach with friends, these ONU students  built homes for families in need. The habitat work teams traveled to Sumter, S.C., Jackson, Miss., and Davidson, N.C., and partner with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to work on homes in the area.

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• Davidson, North Carolina - Ohio Northern students in front of the Our Towns Habitat for Humanity office on their last night in Davidson.

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Ohio Northern University’s Habitat for Humanity Chapter sent 110 students on work trips for spring break March 1-7. The students built homes for families in need.The habitat work teams will travel to Sumter, S.C., Jackson, Miss., and Davidson, N.C., and partner with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to work on homes in the area. This is the group that traveled to North Carolina. Click here for other group photos.

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