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Mizusawa Daiichi High School students and teacher learn about life in Bluffton

Posted by Paula Scott on November 3, 2023 - 6:00am

Photos and Q&A with student visitors from Japan

PHOTO FLIP BOOK

In late September 2023, eight Japanese students and their teacher Shinobu Kumagai visited the Bluffton Schools as part of the 30th annual Grassroots Summit, the largest exchange of private citizens between the United States and Japan. 

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People
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Letter: Here's what the Bluffton Food Pantry needs

Posted by Staff on November 3, 2023 - 6:00am

Bluffton Food Pantry volunteer Nancy Yeager get questions. What does the pantry need? Here's her answer for November 2023.

The supplies for the Food Pantry have been excellent throughout the summer, but now some help is needed.  The holidays are already bringing in supplies, which is so uplifting. Questions have been asked about what would be helpful to supply the shelves, so here are suggestions.

Personal items:  

  • Soft soaps
  • Lotions
  • Deodorants  (men's and women's)
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins

Food:

  • Hamburger helper
  • Tuna helper 
  • Canned meats and tuna

(Continues.)

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Letters
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Alan James Gratz served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 3:19pm

Alan James Gratz, 88, passed away November 1, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Alan was born June 11, 1935 in Bluffton, OH, to Omer and Wanda (Lora) Gratz who preceded him in death. On June 8, 1958 he married Sue Rager Gratz who survives.

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Obituaries
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Our House: Blood Pressure

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 1:39pm

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Our House was recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and released on their Déjà Vu album in 1970.  Nash wrote the song after eating breakfast with Joni Mitchell and returning to her Los Angeles home. He went to Joni’s piano and the song just flowed in a short period of time.  The song has been used in various commercials, TV shows, and movies such as Kenmore appliances, My Girl 2, and How I Met Your Mother.

Our house is a very good place to measure blood pressure (BP) to reduce the risk of heart disease!

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Health Services
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Bluffton merchants kick off the holiday shopping season November 3-4

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 9:20am

Many Bluffton merchants will be kicking off the holiday season this weekend, Nov 3-4th. Drop by to enjoy seasonal gift and decor items as well as sales, refreshments and more.

Also this weekend, Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn will be celebrating their customer appreciation day with double points on purchases and a free gift with purchase. 

Check each store for times and more information. A Facebook post is HERE.

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Events
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2023 voters select best Bluffton scarecrows

Posted by Paula Scott on November 2, 2023 - 6:49am

With 555 votes cast, the winners of the 2023 Bluffto Area Chamber of Commerce scarecrow decorating contest are 1st place) SumiRiko, entry located at Cherry and Main). 2nd place) Stoney's Barber Shop, 125 N. Main. 3rd place) Sam Diller Law offices, 101 N. Main. Ribbons are displayed on the three winners and SumiRiko will received a traveling trophy. The top two scarecrows garnered over 100 votes each.

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