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June Marie Hauenstein Ludwig Ericson

June Marie Hauenstein Ludwig Ericson, 82, of Tucson and formerly of Bluffton, died April 6, 2011, at her residence in Tucson. She was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Bluffton to Clyde and Mary (Sutter) Hauenstein.

Mrs. Ericson was a sales manager for American Family Life, Insurance retiring in 1995. She was a member of B.P.O.E. #54 Lima, American Legion Auxiliary Post 96, Lima, where she was a past president. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.

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A parade entry form is available for printing at the bottom of this story.

You'll only see this parade once in 150 years. And you may be a part of it!

Bluffton's sesquicentennial parade, planned for Saturday, July 2, is now accepting entries.

Junior Weihrauch of Arlington, one of the best parade coordinators in northwestern Ohio, is the parade director. He handles the Bluffton Blaze of Lights parades.

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A big bite

Sanitary sewer work is causing re-routing of traffic on the west side of town this week. The work is at the intersection of Kibler and Grove.

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The Bluffton University softball team received a pair of outstanding performances in the circle as the Beavers split a couple one-run decisions on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Bluffton moved to 13-12 on the season while Ohio Wesleyan now stands 11-7 overall.

Meeting location is the Patio room at Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Ct., Bluffton

Meeting location is the Patio room at Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Ct.,Bluffton

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The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association is again sponsoring the Cross Walk for Good Friday, April 22.

The carrying of the cross to commemorate Jesus' passion will begin at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to First United Methodist Church, First Mennonite Church, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, English Lutheran Church, and ends at St. John United Church of Christ where a Good Friday service will be held.

The service will be focused on the seven last words. Anyone is welcome to join at any point along the route.

Meeting location is the Patio room at Maple Crest,700 Maple Crest Ct., Bluffton

Meeting location is the Patio room at Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest CT., Bluffton

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A benefit fish fry to help Stacy, Sarah and Shane Combs will take place Friday evening hosted by the Emmanuel United Church of Christ.

According to Eric Rummel, pastor of the church, all proceeds will go to Stacy, Sarah, and Shane Combs to assist their family following the recent death of Shawn Combs.

The fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 8, at the church at 8375 Phillips Road.Tickets are $7 for adults and $3.50 for youth under 11.

Menu consists of regular home cooked meal including fish, salads, and desserts.

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