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Reservations accepted for women's SPA Day May 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2010 - 4:21pm

Beth Boehr, of Beyond Budgeting, will be the keynote speaker for SPA Day 2010, to be held in the Patio Room at Maple Crest, Saturday, May 15, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Boehr will discuss ways to shop smart, plan ahead and accumulate wealth. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to have manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and make-up makeovers courtesy of local professionals from the area.

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Josh Barhorst's plate

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2010 - 4:09pm

We're pretty certain that you can phonetically figure this one out. It belongs to Josh Barhorst.

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Gene Badertscher 1934-2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2010 - 1:34pm
Gene Badertscher

Gene Edward Badertscher, 75, of Bluffton, died May 11, 2010, at 11:07 a.m. in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born Nov. 11, 1934, to Albert and Sarah Hochstettler Badertscher in Hancock County, Ohio. On May 18, 1957, he married Nora Preto and she survives.

Mr. Badertscher was a carpenter, butcher, millwright and brick mason. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, and was a past member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton.

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Going, going, gone

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2010 - 10:06am

The landscape at the corner of Garau and Harmon changes daily as hospital contructions is underway. Here is a view of the Garau Street house going down earlier in the project. (Diane Stratton photo)

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MMH offers volunteer opportunities this summer for teens

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2010 - 7:35am

"Mennonite Memorial Home is fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers. Each summer we welcome teenagers, age 15 and older, to share their time, talent and enthusiasm with our residents and staff in the MMH Volunteen program, said Mary Ann Ring, MMH director of volunteeer services.

The MMH Volunteen program encourages local teens to serve their community and have a meaningful experience in a nursing home setting.

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Batter up! Bluffton to host an 1860's-style baseball game

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2010 - 5:57am

Note: Dan Groman provided us with the following information. We thought it best to print it the way he explained it.

As a part of the week-long celebration (in the summer of 2011), Bluffton will host a baseball game using the rules from 1860. No gloves allowed, no running past first base (or you could be tagged out), and you can catch the ball on one bounce in the outfield for an out.

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