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15 minutes with Dave Bracy

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2012 - 7:51am
Dave Bracy

You grew up in Bluffton, but didn't you attend Jenera Lutheran for the early part of your education? When did you start attending Bluffton schools?

I attended Trinity Lutheran School in Jenera for grades 4-8. I attended Bluffton K-4 and then 9-12.

How did you get to school in Jenera? How many others from Bluffton attended school there?

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Barberettes will perform at senior communities this spring

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 19, 2012 - 9:34am

The Barberettes, a women's chorus with 27 members, directed by Jayne McGarrity and choreographed by Janette Reineke will present their spring program at area senior living residences in April and May.

The women, who have been singing together for seven years, will present "100 Years of Broadway" with soloists Marlyce Gundy, Kay Huber and Sheryl Schirmer.

Spring performance schedule:

April 23 - Richland Manor, 6:30 p.m.
April 30 - Hilty Home, 6:30 p.m.
May 7 - Mennonite Memorial Home, 6:30 p.m.
May 11 - Maple Crest, 6:30 p.m.

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Michael Liska March BHS student of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 18, 2012 - 5:40pm
Michael Liska

Michael Liska, senior, is the Bluffton High School student of the month for March.

He is a member of Math Club, Spanish Club, Latin Club, National Honor Society, choir, show choir, and for the past four years he served as class president and as a member of the student senate.

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Bluffton American Legion Post sponsors McKenna Reneker to Girls State

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2012 - 1:00pm
McKenna Reneker

McKenna Reneker Bluffton High School junior, and the daughter of Eric Reneker and Angela Reneker, will be among the 900 Ohio girls participating in the 66th annual session of Buckeye Girls State at the University of Mount Union, Alliance.

She is sponsored by the Bluffton American Legion Post 382, according to Bob Amstutz, post adjuntant.

Girl State session begins Sunday, June 10, and concludes on Saturday, June 16.

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Charles and Marjorie Binkley Richland Manor residents of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2012 - 7:47am
Charles and Marjorie Binkley

Bluffton residents Charles and Marjorie Binkley are the April residents of the month at Richland Manor, according to Barry Schneck, Richland Manor community service representative.

Mr. Binkley was born in 1929 to William and Mary Binkley. He is a graduate of Ada High School. He was employed at the OK Factory in Ada, then started at Triplett and eventually retired from Sylvania. His hobbies are playing the organ and accodion.

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Maple Crest residents say "Hats off to you!"

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2012 - 5:39pm
Sally and Dick Reeder

Was it an Easter Parade? No, the sea of flowery hats that looked like Easter of yesteryear was only one small portion of the array of hats on the heads of Maple Crest residents gathered on April 10 for the most recent "New Resident Welcome" event called "Hats Off to You!"

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