20131012 Spencer wall climbing party

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald.North Wall climbing center's Randy Spencer (L) goes through the final safety check on his father Edward Spencer (R) befor his ascent to the top of the 50' climbing wall. The elder Mr. Spencer wanted to celebrate his 90th birthday by climbing the wall with many of his 14 grand children and and 28 great grand children (from all over the U.S.) watching. 10/12/2013.

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald.90yr old Edward Spencer and his grandaughter Lisa begin the ascent as the family (14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchilden) from all over the United States stand in awe. The celebration took place at the North Wall climbing center in Crystal Lake, 10/12/2013.

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald. Edward Spencer celebrates his 90th birthday by completing his goal of climbing the wall as family and relatives watch in awe. Mr. Spencer and his son Randy have operated the North Wall climbing center in Crystal Lake. 10/12/2013.

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald. Edward Spencers great grandson Carter Olsen (age 4) and his mom Kari Olsen grandaughter, enjoy the celebration of grandpa's 90th birthday by trying the climbing wall on their own.10/12/2013.

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald. One section of the climbing wall @ North Wall climbing center 10/12/2013.

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald. Son Randy Spencer (L) and daughter Lisa (R) help Edward Spencer (C) prepare for his 90th birthday wall climbing adventure at the North Wall climbing center in Crystal Lake. Randy and his Dad have operated the center for 20yrs and Edward said he couldn't find a better way to celebrate. 10/12/2013

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald.Sam (8yrs-foreground) and Charlie (6 yrs background) great grandchildren of 90yr old Edward Spencer try their beginners skill at the North Wall climbing center in Crystal Lake. The boys came to celebrate great grampa's 90th birthday climb. 10/12/2013

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald.Second section of climbing wall @ North wall climbin center.10/12/13

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Don Lansu for the Northwest Herald.The great grandchildren of Edward Spencer( center in green shirt) gather for a family photo during the celebration of his 90th birthday at the North Wall climbing center in Crystal Lake, 10/12/2013Many of Mr. Spencers 14 grandchildre and 28 grandchildren from all over the country gathered for the occasion.