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Maple Crest residents take trek to India

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 15, 2012 - 9:59pm

On Oct. 12, 22 Maple Crest residents from Bluffton made a “trek to India” through a colorful slide and video presentation by Julie Stratton of Bluffton.
 
As the Advancement Director in the Great Lakes Region for Global Disciples, Stratton recently spent three weeks in India participating in the three-point mission strategy of the organization:  training locals in evangelism, leadership, and small business skills in order to share the Christian message among least-reached people groups.
 

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Maple Crest pie-baking contest and spaghetti supper Nov. 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 15, 2012 - 9:43pm

Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton, will hold a pie-baking contest on Friday, Nov. 9. The contest takes place at Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Court, just off Augsburger Road.

Pies to be judged must be delivered to Maple Crest by 2 p.m. on Nov. 9. Judging takes place at 3:30 p.m. in the Patio Room. All who enter must bring two pies of the same recipe. One pie is for judging, the second pie is for a silent auction.

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It's Bluffton High School homecoming week...here's the court

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 15, 2012 - 9:02pm

Bluffton High School celebrates its 66th annual homecoming this weekend. The king and queen will be announced on the football field in a pre-game ceremony.

Videos and photos of drivers, underclassmen and seniors are at the bottom of this story.

Here are members of this year’s homecoming court:

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Bill Edwards win football contest week 8 - Bollenbacher, Glick tied with lead

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2012 - 9:00pm

The winner of Week 8 of The Icon Football Contest is Bill Edwards who correctly picked all 15 contests this week.

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MHCO opens Willow Ridge with day-long program

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2012 - 3:37pm

If home is where the hearth is, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) warmed the hearth on Oct. 14. MHCO dedicated its Green House Homes located at Willow Ridge, directly across the road from Maple Crest Senior Living Communities.

The day-long celebration includes a visit from Dr. Bill Thomas of Ithaca, New York, founder of the Green House Project. Willow Ridge is the first Green House Homes in Ohio.

Attached are videos of the day (more videos to come), photos and literature explaining the project.

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Richard Boehr recipient of Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's first-ever Life Membership Award

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2012 - 8:48pm

Richard Boehr, lifelong Bluffton businessman and community supporter, is recipient of the first-ever Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce Life Membership Award, according to Fred Steiner, Chamber CEO. The presentation was made during the Oct. 12 chamber breakfast, which was attended by approximately 70 persons.

This summer the chamber board agreed to create the Life Member designation to be presented to persons who have a long tradition of support to the chamber and the community. One additional Life Membership will be presented later this year.

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