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See parts 1 Rick Shaner and 2 Dennis Lee

By Bill Herr

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By Joyce Schumacher

What do a style show, a garden walk, a comforter knotting party and a repurposing event have in common? They were all part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Et Cetera, Inc., including the three stores, Et Cetera Shop, Ten Thousand Villages, and Book ReViews. 

The event planners thank everyone who attended events of the year-long celebration. Thank you to First Mennonite Church, the Bluffton Middle School, Bluffton gardeners, the Arthur Lugibihl Community Center in Pandora and Bluffton Family YMCA for hosting events.

With your support, the celebration was a success! Thank you!

For celebration highlights, check out our Yearlong 50th anniversary celebration of Et Cetera Inc. Facebook page and website.

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Vanis C. Scalf, 65, passed away December 20, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System. Vanis was born May 8, 1959 in Virginia to the late Ernest and Virgie (Eldridge) Scalf.  

Vanis was a graduate of Wayne Trace High School. He retired from Holtgreven Scale in Findlay where he had been a service manager. Vanis enjoyed nature, reading the newspaper, collecting old radios and tinkering.

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From Bluffton University Fall 2024 Magazine

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Among appointments made on December 19 by Governor Mike DeWine:

Sam D. Bassitt of Lima (Allen Co.) has been reappointed to the James A. Rhodes State College Board of Trustees for a term beginning December 19, 2024, and ending August 31, 2027.

Matthew LaFontaine of Findlay (Hancock Co.) has been reappointed to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, will hold a special 9:30 a.m. service on Christmas Day.

The theme is: God Gives Himself to Us.  The Readings are: Exodus 33, Romans 8:31-32, and John 1. The hymns are: "O Come, All Ye Faithful; Once in Royal David's City, Carol of the Bells; Come, Your Hearts and Voice Raising; O Jesus Christ, Your Manger is; From Heav'n Above to Earth I Come; and Go, Tell it on the Mountain. The Choir will sing "Carol of the Bells" accompanied by the Handbell Choir.

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