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Happy birthday to these MMH residents

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 5:08pm

Several residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home celebrate birthdays in February. The list includes:

2nd - Helen Edinger
4th - Betty Bash
10th - Ruth Mary Kain
12th - Mary Ellen Reichenbach
14th - Eugene Basinger
14th - Vera Basinger
25th - Maurice "Doc" Criblez
26th - Gloria Cupples
28th - Ruth Unrau

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4,308 hours of donated time in 2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 5:04pm

Over 230 volunteers donated 4,308 hours of time to the Mennonite Memorial Home in 2010, according to Mary Ann Ring, MMH volunteer coordinator.

"MMH volunteers are a special group of people who simply love what they do," said Ring.

Each month volunteers help with may of the activities held at Mennonite Home. The following list demonstrates special events involving volunteers in 2010.

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Bluffton arts and crafts show May 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 4:56pm

It's official. This year's Bluffton arts and crafts show is listed in the 2011 Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions booklet just released by the Ohio Arts Council, Columbus.

This is the 40th annual Bluffton festival. This year's event is Saturday, May 21, from 9 to 4 p.m. More information on the event will be released soon.

Crafters interested in registering may contact [email protected]

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Your invitation to help keep downtown Bluffton blooming this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 4:36pm
One of Stratton Greenhouses' flowering Main Street pots

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce encourages community members, businesses and organizations to participate in Stratton Greenhouses' annual downtown summer flowerpot beautification program this summer.

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Regional news
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St. John Mennonite contingent among volunteers this month in Haiti

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 4:10pm
Katie Basinger is talking to young Haitians via an interpreter at one of the Mission Possible schools. Click on image to enlarge.

Last month Icon viewers learned about volunteers at the Mennonite Memorial Home involved in relief efforts for Haiti.

This month the story continues. Thirty-six area residents, mostly members of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, along with several others from around northwestern Ohio are either now in Haiti or headed there soon.

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Worship
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Public library offers CPR class March 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 7:35am

Learn how to save a life by becoming certified in adult CPR at the Bluffton Public Library on Saturday, March 19, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants will receive a two year adult CPR certification upon the completion of the class.

Participants must register by Friday, March 11, and a fee of $40 is due at registration. The class, which is limited to 10 participants, is open to people ages 14 years old and above. Don't miss this opportunity to help protect the ones you love.

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