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It takes a passel of women to raise a child

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 9, 2010 - 5:03pm

In some corners of the world, it takes a village to raise a child. In my world, it takes a whole passel of women -- pseudo moms to my daughters. Yes, I know I'm their mom and technically, I am the one who raised them. Okay, sure, their dad had a little to do with it. But it's Mother's Day. He'll get his own day in June.

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Congrats to the class of 2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 9, 2010 - 12:55pm

Gayle Zimmerman of Bluffton was among members of the Bluffton University class of 2010 to graduate on May 9. Zimmerman, also a Bluffton High School grad, is a business administration major. The May 9 commencement was Bluffton's 110th.

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A golden spring

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2010 - 1:48pm

The price of gold is skyrocketing, but this goldfinch pair could care less. These modest feathered creatures brighten up a green hedge while eating breakfast.

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Southgate Lanes now booking grad parties

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2010 - 9:58am

Is there a member of the class of 2010 in your home? Southgate Lanes of Bluffton has an offer you may want to consider when planning that party for the grad. For the first-time ever, Southgate is making itself available for graduation parties. Click here for details.

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Events
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Edgar Hauenstein, Bluffton druggist

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2010 - 4:27am

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The Greg Conkling of his day, Edgar Hauenstein, served most of his life as Bluffton's druggist. This photo of Mr. Hauenstein, was taken by Darvin Luginbuhl for The Lima News. It was taken upon Mr. Hauenstein's retirement after serving 23 years on the Bluffton-Richland Public Library board. The wording on the back of the photo reads: Mr. Hauenstein is pictured at his usual post of pharmacist at Hauenstein's corner drug store. Seen in the background are authentic apothecary bottles which are over 80 years old.
(Collection of Fred Steiner)

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Historical Bluffton
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J BEN = James Benroth

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2010 - 5:24pm

Hancock County, J stands for James, and BEN is short for Benroth. We spotted his plate on Main Street while he was in the library.

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