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For Bluffton University student Marcus Meyers a simple step is a challenge

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2010 - 6:56am
Bluffton University student Marcus Meyers in his dorm room

Photo and story by Whitney Zumberger
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A child's first step is a memory that last forever. Bluffton University student, Marcus Meyers, of Holland, Ohio, sees taking a simple step as a challenge while he surpasses the daily obstacles of Cerebral Palsy Spastic Dysplasi, a disability he was born with and which he has overcome.

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The Food Store: Bluffton's answer to Whole Foods and other national chains

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 15, 2010 - 8:02am
The Food Store - click on image to enlarge

Photo and story by Whitney Zumberger
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Ever wonder what really is in your food or where it comes from? Curious if what you're using to clean your house is healthy for your kids? The Food Store, 103 S. Main St., is the place to go for your answers: A small community store with great knowledge and local products to help your family stay healthy.

On June 15, 1981, Jon and Sally Weaver Sommer opened The Food Store in front of their home on Main Street next to the Bluffton Fire Station.

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MS Pirates of the month: Eli, Jayme, Katelynn, Jack, Jordan, Mackayla

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 14, 2010 - 5:26pm

The Bluffton Middle School Pirates of the Month for November were recently announced. To view their photos click here.

Sixth graders

Eli Bourassa is the son of Mark and Jackie Bourassa, Bluffton. Eli is a member of the BMS band and plays the saxophone. He attends St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and also participates on the BFR indoor soccer team.

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Elementary collecting "pennies for peace"

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 14, 2010 - 7:41am
Third grader Annalise Nisly with the pennies collected so far

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Pennies have value.

That's one of the lessons Bluffton elementary students are learning this month as pennies and other coins are collected for a Pennies for Peace service learning project.

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Bluffton Legion Post presents flag to golf course

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 14, 2010 - 7:12am
Flag presentation

Bluffton American Legion Post 382 presented an American flag to the Bluffton Golf Course on Dec. 9. The presentation was made in appreciation to the golf course's support during the legion's first-ever golf outing this past summer.

Fred Arnold and Sam Reineke, co-chairs of the golf event, made the presentation to Floyd, Wendy and Luke Young of the golf course.

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Bill Gable retires as Athletic Booster treasurer; Steve Ritter new treasurer

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 13, 2010 - 5:43pm

Bill Gable, retiring treasurer of the Bluffton Athletic Boosters, was recognized this week by that organization. Steve Ritter replaces Gable as Boosters treasurer. The transition took place at the December meeting. The Boosters thanked Gable for his many years of service.

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