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Diamond sports sign ups underway soon

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2010 - 7:10am

Spring and summer baseball and softball sign-ups for Bluffton Diamond Sports are just around the corner.

Registration forms may be picked up at the elementary school or middle school offices. Forms are also available at the three dates where they are to be turned in. The forms are for boys ages 7 to 14 and girls ages 8 to 14.

Forms may be completed and returned to:

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Basingers invest in hometown; $1 million estate to Bluffton University and Mennonite Home Communities

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2010 - 6:38am

James and Frieda Basinger of Bisbee, Ariz., kept up with the happenings in the Village of Bluffton, Ohio, but didn't get back to their hometown often.

But that didn't matter. James and Frieda left their estate, estimated to be valued at $1 million, to Bluffton University, their alma mater, and Mennonite Home Communities.

At a joint press conference held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Mennonite Memorial Home, a property of Mennonite Home Communities, Bluffton University President Dr. James M. Harder made the formal announcement about the gift.

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2-8-10 winter weather advisory

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 8, 2010 - 5:59pm
2-8-10 winter weather advisory

Winter weather advisory issued

American Electric Power (AEP) issued a winter storm warning to impact northwestern Ohio on Feb. 9 and 10. It is anticipated that there will be an extended period of mixed wintry precipitation will impact the AEP East Utilities tomorrow and Wednesday.

Across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio snow will start around sunrise tomorrow and last through much of Wednesday.

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Elvina E. Burkholder 1918-2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 8, 2010 - 3:29pm
Elvina E. Burkholder

Elvina E. Burkholder, 91, of Pandora died at 10:55 p.m. Feb. 7, 2010, at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Monday at the church.

Elvina Ellen (Burry) Burkholder was the seventh of nine children, born to Albert and Sarah (Hilty) Burry. She was born on Oct. 7, 1918, in Putnam County.

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Lydia Guagenti wins high jump at Findlay indoor meet

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 7, 2010 - 6:55pm

Oiler High School Invitational Indoor Track Meet
Feb. 7, 2010, Findlay, Ohio
Divisions I, II, III

By Hannah Chappell-Dick

Bluffton was very well represented at an indoor track meet on Sunday, Feb. 7. Participating were many high schoolers who were members of the 2009 Bluffton track team, and a few who are new to the sport.

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S.H.A.N.N.O.N Service Club has openings for Feb. 26-27 garage sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 7, 2010 - 5:22pm

The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club will hold its seventh annual community garage and craft sale from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, and from 9 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Centre, 601 N. Main St.

"This annual huge garage sale event with 35 to 40 vendors has become a festive occasion for the residents of Bluffton and surrounding communities," said Duane Bollenbacher of the club. "You will find items and gadgets of every sort from A to Z, in addition to a variety of yummy food items."

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