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Four Bluffton Eagle Scouts projects presently underway: Nature Preserve, TLU and Schumacher Homestead

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 16, 2012 - 11:19am
Justin Paul and crew at the new steps at the swinging bridge

Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 currently has four Eagle Scout projects in progress in the Bluffton area. For a scout to achieve the rank of Eagle, he must lead a project sponsored by an organization that will make an improvement for the betterment of the community.
The Eagle Scout project is the culmination of a Scout's training to demonstrate his leadership capabilities and must be completed prior to the Scout's 18th birthday.
Justin Paul

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Riverbend and Maple Crest--the story behind this unique neighborhood

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2012 - 5:02pm
Some of the Maple Crest and Riverbend residents

On Aug. 10, residents from Riverbend and Maple Crest came together for their annual ice cream social. About 90 persons enjoyed the sweet treats during this time of community fellowship.
After some had their fill, they headed out for a time of fishing at the pond.
Background of Maple Crest and Riverbend
Riverbend and Maple Crest have had a design lifestyle relationship from the very beginning. It was planned that way. How did this all come about?

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Lindsay Steiner part of Kent State workshop planning team

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 9, 2012 - 9:48am

Lindsay Steiner, a 2001 Bluffton High School graduate, and a doctoral candidate in Literacy, Rhetoric and Social Practice at Kent State University, is part of a planning team for a three-day workshop: Kent Education Excellence Partnership (KEEP) Language Arts Academy: A Focus on the Common Core.
The workshop is held at Hudson High school Aug. 7, 8, and 9. This is professional development designed for and by English/Language Arts teachers from local school districts in partnership with Kent State University English and Teacher Education faculty.

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MMH residents celebrate August birthdays

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2012 - 1:29pm

Residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, who celebrate birthdays in August follow:
2nd - Claude Boyer
5th - Veda McFarland
6th - Julia Gable
7th - Doris Basinger
10th - Bertie Kiracofe
20th - Phyllis Osborne
22nd - Trula Polser
21st - Eleanor Baumgardner
22nd - Jerry Marshall
30th - Wayne Amstutz

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MMH seeks handcrafted items for Sept. 29 silent auction

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2012 - 1:26pm

Persons willing to donate handcrafted items for this fall's Mennonite Memorial Home Service Group's silent auction may contact Mary Ring for details.
The event is Saturday, Sept. 29 at MMH, Maple Crest and throughout the community.
Persons interested in having a handcrafted item donated to the MMH auction may contact Ring at 419-358-1015, ext. 248.
Items should be delivered to the MMH by Friday, Sept. 21. The items will be on display in the Mennonite Home lobby from Sept. 24 to 29 and bids will be collected during the display. The silent auction ends on Sept. 29.

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August worship leaders announced at MMH

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2012 - 1:21pm

Worship service leaders are announced for August at the Mennonite Memorial Home. Those follow:
Sunday morning, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 5 - Chaplain Bill Herr
Aug. 12 - Mike Downey
Aug. 19 - Chaplain Bill Herr
Aug. 26 - Don Rock
Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 7 - David Lanquist, Riley Creek Baptist
Aug. 14 - John McMinn, Bluffton Baptist
Aug. 21 - Steve Ramsey, Good Hope Lutheran
Aug. 28 - Sister Carol Inkrott, St. Mary's Catholic

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