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Keeping the faith

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 9:42pm
Keeping the faith

The windows of the First United Methodist Church radiate sunlight even on a cold day in February.

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Rare photo of AU railroad tower

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 5:46pm

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Here's a rare steam photo of the Bluffton AU (interlocking) tower. It was located at the Nickel Plate-AC&Y crossing near the County Line Road, just north of Tower Automotive.

The AC&Y Historical Society's archivist Bob Lucas is working on WWII-era NKP-AC&Y interchange records in the AC&YHS's archive. Robert Peacock, society president ask anyone with addition photos or information on the towers contact him at [email protected].

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Historical Bluffton
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Sportsmen's Club announce website; now on Facebook

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 5:21pm

The Bluffton Sportsmen's Club announces that it has launched a website and that the club is also on Facebook, according to Ryan Motter, club vice president.

Persons interested in checking out the website go to: www.blufftonsportsmensclub.com. Persons may also reach the club on Facebook at Bluffton Community Sportsmen's Club.

The website is very informative. It includes the condition of both the Buckeye and National Quarry plus activities of the club.

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Regional news
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Happy birthday to these MMH residents

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 5:08pm

Several residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home celebrate birthdays in February. The list includes:

2nd - Helen Edinger
4th - Betty Bash
10th - Ruth Mary Kain
12th - Mary Ellen Reichenbach
14th - Eugene Basinger
14th - Vera Basinger
25th - Maurice "Doc" Criblez
26th - Gloria Cupples
28th - Ruth Unrau

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People
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4,308 hours of donated time in 2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 5:04pm

Over 230 volunteers donated 4,308 hours of time to the Mennonite Memorial Home in 2010, according to Mary Ann Ring, MMH volunteer coordinator.

"MMH volunteers are a special group of people who simply love what they do," said Ring.

Each month volunteers help with may of the activities held at Mennonite Home. The following list demonstrates special events involving volunteers in 2010.

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People
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Bluffton arts and crafts show May 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2011 - 4:56pm

It's official. This year's Bluffton arts and crafts show is listed in the 2011 Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions booklet just released by the Ohio Arts Council, Columbus.

This is the 40th annual Bluffton festival. This year's event is Saturday, May 21, from 9 to 4 p.m. More information on the event will be released soon.

Crafters interested in registering may contact [email protected]

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Events
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