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Alan James Gratz served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 3:19pm

Alan James Gratz, 88, passed away November 1, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Alan was born June 11, 1935 in Bluffton, OH, to Omer and Wanda (Lora) Gratz who preceded him in death. On June 8, 1958 he married Sue Rager Gratz who survives.

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Obituaries
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Our House: Blood Pressure

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 1:39pm

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Our House was recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and released on their Déjà Vu album in 1970.  Nash wrote the song after eating breakfast with Joni Mitchell and returning to her Los Angeles home. He went to Joni’s piano and the song just flowed in a short period of time.  The song has been used in various commercials, TV shows, and movies such as Kenmore appliances, My Girl 2, and How I Met Your Mother.

Our house is a very good place to measure blood pressure (BP) to reduce the risk of heart disease!

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Health Services
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Bluffton merchants kick off the holiday shopping season November 3-4

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 9:20am

Many Bluffton merchants will be kicking off the holiday season this weekend, Nov 3-4th. Drop by to enjoy seasonal gift and decor items as well as sales, refreshments and more.

Also this weekend, Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn will be celebrating their customer appreciation day with double points on purchases and a free gift with purchase. 

Check each store for times and more information. A Facebook post is HERE.

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Events
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2023 voters select best Bluffton scarecrows

Posted by Paula Scott on November 2, 2023 - 6:49am

With 555 votes cast, the winners of the 2023 Bluffto Area Chamber of Commerce scarecrow decorating contest are 1st place) SumiRiko, entry located at Cherry and Main). 2nd place) Stoney's Barber Shop, 125 N. Main. 3rd place) Sam Diller Law offices, 101 N. Main. Ribbons are displayed on the three winners and SumiRiko will received a traveling trophy. The top two scarecrows garnered over 100 votes each.

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October prize drawing for Discovery Days

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 6:41am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following winning numbers from the October 2023 Discovery Days prize drawing:

First Prize - $100 Bluffton Bucks - 830073
Second Prize - $50 Bluffton Bucks - 624623
Third Place - $25 Bluffton Bucks - 119524

Prizes can be picked up at the Bluffton Public Library.  Prizes must be picked up before November 24, 2023.

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Regional news
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Pirate Yarnell named all-district volleyball player

Posted by Staff on November 2, 2023 - 6:37am

By Cort Reynolds

Bluffton junior setter Grace Yarnell was voted second team All-District 8 for Divisions I-II-III in voting recently conducted by the area volleyball coaches.

Yarnell led the Pirate girls in assists (630) and aces (55), and was second on the team in digs with 224. The 5-7 junior also knocked down 65 kills and came up with 17 blocks.

The versatile Yarnell was also voted first team All-Northwest Conference. She helped lead Bluffton to an 18-5 overall record and to third place in the nine-team NWC standings at 6-2.

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