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We're pretty certain that you can phonetically figure this one out. It belongs to Josh Barhorst.

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Gene Badertscher

Gene Edward Badertscher, 75, of Bluffton, died May 11, 2010, at 11:07 a.m. in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born Nov. 11, 1934, to Albert and Sarah Hochstettler Badertscher in Hancock County, Ohio. On May 18, 1957, he married Nora Preto and she survives.

Mr. Badertscher was a carpenter, butcher, millwright and brick mason. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, and was a past member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton.

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The landscape at the corner of Garau and Harmon changes daily as hospital contructions is underway. Here is a view of the Garau Street house going down earlier in the project. (Diane Stratton photo)

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"Mennonite Memorial Home is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers. Each summer we welcome teenagers, age 15 and older, to share their time, talent and enthusiasm with our residents and staff in the MMH Volunteen program, said Mary Ann Ring, MMH director of volunteeer services.

The MMH Volunteen program encourages local teens to serve their community and have a meaningful experience in a nursing home setting.

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Note: Dan Groman provided us with the following information. We thought it best to print it the way he explained it.

As a part of the week-long celebration (in the summer of 2011), Bluffton will host a baseball game using the rules from 1860. No gloves allowed, no running past first base (or you could be tagged out), and you can catch the ball on one bounce in the outfield for an out.

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Don't miss it! On Sunday, May 23, is a Bluffton High School boys' basketball alumni tournament. The event is open to the public and will begin at 8 a.m. in the high school gym. Admission is $2 and the proceeds will go to the Lil' Pirates to help subsidize summer camp costs.

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