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A celebration of the South Asia ministry of David and Carrie Hartman is hosted at The Centre At Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., from noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, by English Lutheran Church. Carrie is the daughter of Bob and Sue Fett of Bluffton and English Lutheran is her home church.

The community is invited to participate in this event, which will provide an opportunity to learn more about the lives of families in South Asia, as well as to support the ministry of the Hartmans as they seek to "build bridges of peace" in the midst of those families. 

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Connie Kruse of Town and Country Flowers, 121 S. Main St., Bluffton, gives a carnation to a Bluffton University student in Marbeck Center on Thursday. Town and Country was among 21 members of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce to participate in this year's university-chamber business showcase. The businesses displayed their products and services to students during the Thursday lunch hour.

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Richard "Dick" Wayne Young, 61, of Bluffton died Sept. 18, 2013, at his residence. He was born April 17, 1952, in Bluffton to Edison  and Hilda Binkley Young. His mother survives in Bluffton. 

He graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1970. He worked at Hills Department Store, Findlay, for 30 years and then at Home Depot. 

He is also survived by his brother, Roger L. Young of Arlington, a nephew, Ryan Young, a niece, Renae Young, and great nephews, Gage and Dayton Young.  Richard was preceded in death by his father, Edison Young.

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Frances Maree Gibson, age 72, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 3:36 p.m. surrounded by her loving family at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

She was born on October 29, 1940 in Wharton, Ohio to Roy D. and Helen D. (Bostater) Searfoss and they preceded her in death. On November 21, 1956 she married Troy E. "Gene" Gibson and he survives in Ada.

Frances was a homemaker. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Lima.

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A memorial service for A. John Moser is Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at First Mennonite Church with visitation from 10 - 10:45 that morning.

Visitation will take also take place at First Mennonite Church on Friday, Sept. 20, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

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If you missed the ringing of your doorbell on Tuesday night from a United Way volunteer, you can still contribute to this year's drive.

THE PLEDGE FORM IS IN A PRINTER-FRIENDLY ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

The 2013-14 United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township has a goal of $24,500, which supports 10 community organizations. A printer-friendly copy of the donation form is found in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Or, you may make a contribution by visiting Citizens National Bank.

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