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Check out the "I Spy" windows at Et Cetera

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2020 - 4:25pm

Check out the Et Cetera “I spy” windows. It's all Grinch related.

From Friday, Nov 27, from 1 -5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there are 13 items to look for. The windows are at 327 N. Main St.

Look for:
• fly swatter
• puppy with heart nose
• Peace sign
• green shoes
• small stocking

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• green bird ornament 
• dog with pointed hat 
• red shoe ornament 
• bird cage ornament
• piece of candy ornament

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You can't stop Christmas from coming

Check out the Blaze of Lights schedule here
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2020 - 4:12pm

The 34th annual Blaze of Lights will put a new spin on Bluffton traditions.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and village Cultural Affairs Committee have updated celebrations to include a video Town Crier presentation, caravan tour of holiday lights, and a free drive-in movie. Dan Bowden is this year's switch hitter who will turn on the holiday lights.

"You can't stop Christmas from coming" is the 2020 Blaze of Lights theme, notes Paula Scott, the chamber CEO: "We are very excited about our modified events, which are designed to help keep families and friends safe."

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Thanksgiving visitors

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2020 - 3:49pm

Randy and Becky Cox on Tom Fett Road has unexpected Thanksgiving visitors. Here are three finches that joined them during their own Thanksgiving dinner.

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Chiles virtual Tree of Remembrance service Dec. 12

Ornament order form attached to this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2020 - 10:38am

For more information about the service or to RSVP for the service and reserve a personalized ornament, call 419-358-2051 or email [email protected].

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services will hold a virtual Tree of Remembrance memorial service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at for those who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.

One free glass ornament  is available per family, personalized with the name and dates of their loved one.

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Tommy Cross was a truck driver for Palmer-Donavin, Delphos

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2020 - 10:05am

Tommy Dean Cross, 66, died Nov. 25, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Tom was born March 11, 1954, in Jellico, Tennesee, to the late Teddy and Dorthy (Rhoden) Cross. On Feb. 24, 1979 he married Bonnie Carlisle Cross who survives.

Tom was a truck driver for Palmer-Donavin Company, Delphos. He was a member of Lafayette Congressional Christian Church where he served as a greeter and usher. 

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Our Swiss connection - part 3

Christian and Kristina Bucher
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2020 - 4:55pm

This is the third installment in this series. Click here for the previous installment.

Christian Bucher was born July 3, 1778, in Langnau Emmental, Canton Bern, Switzerland.

He was the son of Friedrick and Elizabeth (Luti) Bucher who remained in Switzerland. His wife, Kristina Brechbuhl, was born Feb. 8, 1789, in Ruderswil, Canton Bern, Switzerland. His father was Urich and we do not have information on his mother. 

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