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Check out the list of vendors at this weekend's community garage sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 5:54pm

The community garage sale Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26, offers something for everyone, according to members of the SHANNON Service Club, sponsoring the event.

"Of special interest to many is coin dealer Leonard Wilson, who will appraise your coins and buy them on the spot, so bring your old and unusual coins, gold, and silver," said Duane Bollenbacher.

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A little "R and R" for Bluffton alumnae on March 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 5:32pm

Bluffton University alumnae can enjoy a day out of the ordinary on Saturday, March 5, when the university's Women's Council hosts the second annual Women R&R (Reconnecting and Reaching Out).

The day of relaxation and reminiscing with college friends includes entertainment, as well as reaching out to current female Bluffton students. Last year's attendees donated $700 to support the Women's Council Professional Enrichment Grant for Women, which helps female students gain professional experience in an anticipated career.

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Thursday "financial paperwork" seminar offered at public library

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 5:15pm

Income tax forms, bills and other financial documents can build up quickly. How can one know what to keep and what to throw away?

Bluffton Public Library will host a financial paperwork seminar presented by Julie Bankert, of J. Bankert Bookkeeping, on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The seminar will share tips and tricks to help individuals organize their financial paperwork.

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Sr. Center holds craft supply sale Feb. 25-26

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 12:30pm

Bluffton Senior Center's will hold a craft supply sale, Friday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to Tonya Meyer, director.

The sale includes Sewing notions, candle supplies, yarn, wood, material, doll making, buttons, beads, ribbon and much more. The Center is located at 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, phone 419-358-8971.

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Tonya Meyers says: "Check out what the Senior Citizens offers in its retail section"

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 12:26pm

"Members of the Bluffton Senior Center may have spent a lot of time snowbound this winter, but that just gave them more time to make beautiful hand crafted items for the Senior Center Store," according to Tonya Meyer, director.

She said that the Senior Center has carried American Girl doll clothes and now also have Bitty Baby doll clothes and Barbie doll cloths as well as doll clothes of all sizes.

"Bring your doll in and we will help you find something that fits," she said.

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Evelyn F. Everett 1928-2011

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 11:59am

Evelyn F. Everett, 82 of Bluffton died at 12:10 p.m. Feb. 20, 2011, at Hilty Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born Nov. 7, 1928 in Mt. Cory, Ohio to Harry and Erma (Kroske) Steinman. On Feb. 2, 1948 she married Lyle Everett and he died March 22, 1999.

Mrs. Everett had worked at the Glove Factory in Bluffton and was also a Lima News carrier agent for over 30 years. She was a Mt. Cory High School graduate.

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