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Luther and Geneva Shetler hold their wedding photo from 70 years ago

You do the math: Luther and Geneva Shetler were married Dec. 22, 1940. So, 2010 minus 1940 equals, that's right, wedding anniversary number 70 this year.

Living in their 10535 Augsburger Road, Bluffton, home, they reminisced earlier today about their wedding seven decades ago.

"We were married at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana, by J.E. Hartzler, who was interim pastor there," recalls Luther. Members of the wedding party were Joe Weaver of Goshen, best man, and Zelma Stamm of Archbold, Geneva's sister, as maid of honor.

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Andrea Geesman

Andrea Gessman was named Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio's employee of the year recently.

The award was announced at the MHCO employee Christmas party held in December.

Geesman is as an state tested nursing assistant at the Mennonite Memorial Home. She is an excellent co-worker, arrives ready to work and comes a postitive attitude.

She is courteous to others and goes above and beyond in her care for the residents.

She has been praised for her clear thinking and actions during stressful situations as well as her encouraging personality.

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The Icon asked second graders in Bev Stockman's class what they think of when then think of Christmas. Here are their responses.

We have a lot of stuff to do in my house for Christmas. I love to see all kinds of things. I like to see the tree sparkle. I like to hear lots of bells. I like to smell pies and cakes. I like to taste cookies and strawberries. I like it feel snow and Santa's beard. I know Santa and I'll get presents. Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year.

By Alexcia Justus, daughter of Shawn & Vivian Justus

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Bluffton University student Marcus Meyers in his dorm room

Photo and story by Whitney Zumberger
Bluffton Icon intern

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 - click on image to enlarge

Photo and story by Whitney Zumberger
Bluffton Icon intern

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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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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