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Julia Marshall 1963-2015

Julia M. Marshall, 52, died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on Feb. 22, 1963, in Kenton, Ohio to Rev. Tom and Elsie (Conley) Marshall who preceded her in death.

Julia was an avid photographer.

She is survived by a sister, Kathy Risner of Lima; nieces and nephews: Michael, Katina, James, Nate, Cassie and Jacob; and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Matthew Marshall and William Marshall; and a sister, MaLinda Marshall.

Ever think you'd wash your car in January?

Harold Sutherly takes advantage of Thursday's good weather to wash a car. Not very often does that happen on Jan. 7. Frigid temperatures and big snows met us on Jan. 5 the past two years. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Ever hear of yttrium or ruthenium? Just ask Mr. Lusk

Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Yttrium and ruthenium are two words this writer has never used...until now. Both words are elements in the periodic table.

Memorizing the table used to be a boring chore for science students, but longtime science Ada teacher Dave Lusk found a way to make learning about the elements both educational and interesting.

In this picture, he discusses the element yttrium with Olivia Alexander and the element ruthenium with Seth Conley, both sophomores.

Bayliff and Sons Funeral Home handling arrangements for Brianna Green

Brianna Green, 22, formerly of Lima, died the morning of Dec. 30,2015, at her residence.

Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville are handling the arrangements.

Ruth Brown worked at the Ada Herald for 26 years

Ruth M. Brown, 95, died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at 10:30 P.M. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on June 18, 1920 in Ada, Ohio, to Ernest P. and Ethel G. (Montgomery) Klingler who preceded her in death. On Nov. 19, 1937 she married Russel A. “Bud” Brown and he died on May 9, 1999.

Ruth worked at The Ada Herald for 26 years and was also employed by Ada Schools as a High School Study Hall monitor for a few years, along with being a farmer’s wife. She was a life-time member of St. Paul’s UCC of rural Ada and attended very faithfully until December 2015.

Lots of great entertainment in store at Viva Maria's

The entertainment schedule for Viva Maria's Pizza and Pasta for the remainder of the month is:
Friday, Jan 8 - Megan and Amanda Lotz
Saturday, Jan 9 - Jim Boedicker
Friday, Jan 15 - Chris Buzzelli and Maria
Saturday, Jan. 16 - Fred Neal
Friday, Jan. 22 - Matt Deter
Saturday, Jan. 23 - Jim Boedicker
Friday, Jan. 29 - Matt Deter
Saturday, Jan. 30 - Gene Parker and Friends

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