Harold E. Amstutz, 83, of Bluffton died 2:45 p.m. Jan. 29, 2011 at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. He was born May 25, 1927 in Vaughnsville to William and Marie Miller Amstutz.
On Aug. 5, 1950 he married Lenabell Hawk and she preceded him in death on August 14, 1998. Mr. Amstutz was a farmer. He was a graduate of Bluffton High School and a WWII Army Veteran.
Perhaps it's the desserts and finger sandwiches. The assortment tempts you for more than one trip to the buffet table.
Or, it could be the warmth of the fireplace. Add to that a melodic Chopin etude performed in the background on a grand piano.
It is, oh, so relaxed an atmosphere, evident in the several conversations floating around the room.
Then comes the hot tea brewed to your table offering so tempting a flavor on an otherwise cold wintry afternoon in northwest Ohio.
Cheeseball
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 T. mayonnaise
1/4 c. minced onions (green stems & all)
1 c. cheddar cheese (medium), softened
1. Mix all ingredients together. Put into refrigerator to chill. Form into ball and roll in chopped pecans or shredded cheese. Cooks.com
*This recipe was used at the Sugar Bowl Party!
Note: The following piece was published in the February Maple Crest newsletter. Its author is Bill Herr, chaplain
I found an old picture of my dad standing in front of his Massey-Harris tractor.
He was about the age that I am now. This reminded me of how values transfer fromgeneration to generation. I have, among other things, been a farmer all my life.
Apollo Career Center will host approximately 1,400 eighth grade students from its 11-member district for Career Samplers, Feb. 2, 3, and 4. Each student will visit three labs for 20 minutes each, and schools will be at Apollo from 9 - 10:25 a.m. or 12:30 - 1:55 p.m.
Samplers are the culmination of career education activities that take place throughout the year at Apollo's member schools. The students select their program tours based on career interest inventories, and then visit those labs for equipment demonstrations and when possible, hands on learning.
A Body Gospel Fitness Class is being offered this winter at Tri-County Assemly of God, according to Rebecca Oaks, Independent Team Beachbody Coach.
Classes are at 7 p.m. on Mondays. There is no charge for this class. Participants may start at anytime and are encouraged to bring water. The class can be modified for any fitness level.
Persons with questions may contact Oaks at (419) 369-4577
Any way you approach it, we are headed into a potentially nasty week of winter weather. The Icon advises viewers to make plans accordingly.
Based on three Internet weather sites, predictions of anywhere from 8 to 14 inches of snow could occur here over the next three days. On top of that an ice storm is predicted.
Frances F. Redick, 103, of Bluffton died 1:20 p.m. Jan. 29, 2011, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born Sept. 17, 1907, in Bluffton to George Clifford and Trelia Sechler Stratton.
On Feb. 22, 1928 she married H.L. "Dick" Redick and he preceded her in death on June 20, 1975. Mrs. Redick retired from Westinghouse Corp., Lima. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, Order of the Eastern Star #380 formerly of Bluffton, a graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Bluffton College.
