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She operated Allen's Bar and Grill in Alger

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Patricia P. Allen, 82, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 2:42 a.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born on May 8, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Louise (Plummer) Thompson. On May 28, 1964, Patricia married Kash Allen and he survives in Alger.

Patricia was owner and operator of Allen’s Bar and Grill in Alger.  She loved her cats and enjoyed gardening. 

Also surviving is a son, David Allen of Alger; two daughters: Debbie (Ronald) Frazier of Ada and Julia (Steve) McClure of Alger; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jeannie Myers of Lansing, Mich.

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Mrs. Etgen, Ada first grade teacher, was the Cat in the Hat in school yesterday. She poses with four first graders who dressed up in wacky clothes. It's all part of a week-long celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Thursday is top hat Thursday and Friday is a day to wear a shirt with words anyone can read. The next photo shows a display in the school media center.

What's going on at Alger Public Library

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Alger Public library is offering some activities to get you out of the house this month. The library is located on 100 W. Wagner St. See below for a list of events for March:

Preschool Storytime
Come with your little ones and hear a story during Preschool Storytime, which meets every Monday, at 6:30 p.m. These storytimes involves lots of stories, songs, and plenty of fun, while developing early literacy skills.

Free movie, history lessons, kite-making and much more

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Ada Public library is welcoming in spring with some special events this month.

Conquer your cabin fever by coming to the library for their free movie, complete with popcorn, this Satruday, 9 March, starting at 11 a.m.

Or if you're looking for a more intellectual activity, come hear talks on the History of Warfare by Dr. Lomax, retired ONU history professor. On Wednesday, March 20, at 3:30 p.m., Dr. Lomax will focus on the Gunpowder Revolution. The Industrial Total Warfare will be the focus for the next Wednesday, March 27, and on April 3, the topic will be Asymmetric Warfare.

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Ohio Northern baseball program rolled past nonconference foe Bridgewater (Va.) Wednesday afternoon, capturing a 15-5 victory at Osceola Heritage Park #2 in Kissimmee, Fla. as part of the 2019 RussMatt Invitational.

The Polar Bears improve to 3-2 overall following the midweek victory. Meanwhile, Bridgewater drops to 3-7 overall this season.

Senior Luke Klinehoffer (Zanesville/John Glenn) and sophomore Will Davis (Upper Arlington/Bishop Watterson) headlined an offensive barrage that produced 15 hits in the contest.

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The Ada Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, March 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Community Health Professionals.  Kathy Jo Dove will present a program, “CBD Oil and Its Uses.”  

Those who have heard Kathy said they learned a lot about how to deal with challenges we face as our bodies are aging. 

President Cloe Cole will conduct the business meeting.  Euchre and other card and board games will follow.  Refreshments will be furnished by Judy Magee.  

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