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Bluffton, Beaverdam, Pandora trick-or-treat night moved to Saturday - due to predicted bad weather on Oct. 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2013 - 11:27am

Mother Nature is playing a nasty Halloween trick on area trick-or-treaters.

Because of predicted hazardous weather anticipated on Thursday, Oct, 31, the Village of Bluffton trick-or-treat is being moved to Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6-7:30 p.m., according to Dennis Gallant, Bluffton mayor. 

"We appreciate everyone's understanding and adjusting to the change as we strive to provide a safe environment for our children to enjoy," said Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief.

In addition to community trick-or-treating, the Bluffton Public Library will accept Halloweeners.

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First time in Bluffton "East of Cheyenne" performs at Senior Center

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 29, 2013 - 9:02pm

Bluffton Senior Center to host Public Dance on Halloween

The Bluffton Senior Center will hold a free public dance on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Toyna Meyer, Center director, said, "The classic country music band East of Cheyenne will perform for the dance. The band is made up of four band members, Kenny Hough, lead guitarist, from Arcadia, Dan Long of Port Clinton, Perry Richendollar of North Baltimore and Tom Davis of Findlay." 

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Holocaust survivor shares story of hope at Bluffton University forum

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 29, 2013 - 8:49pm

Marion Blumenthal Lazan’s second great-granddaughter was born this morning (Oct. 29). Two months ago, she and her husband, Nathaniel, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. And her mother lived to age 104, dying just last December, six weeks shy of her 105th birthday.

Lazan happily related those milestones Tuesday at Bluffton University. But none of them would have been possible without a nearly 70-year-old triumph of “perseverance, determination, faith and, above all, hope,” she said in a filled Founders Hall on campus.

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Bluffton University
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Survivor

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 29, 2013 - 8:47pm

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan talks to Bluffton University students after telling her story on campus Oct. 29. Click here to read the story about her talk.

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BFR Halloween party winners: Who was that masked man?

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2013 - 9:46pm

Over 55 youth dressed up for Halloween at BFR's community Halloween party on Sunday, according to Carole Enneking, BFR Sports and Fitness director.

Costume contest winners:

0-3 years: Mason Walters - Dr. Seuss
4-6 years: Kendall Schultz - Fireman
7-10 years: Chole Beckman - MindCraft
11+ years: Julia Smallcomb - Sailor Girl
Family/Team: Jason and Jami Crawfis Family- Circus Family

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People
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Martha Beach was a retired Triplett Corp. employee

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2013 - 9:27pm

 

Martha Jane Beach, 91, of Jenera died at 6:10 a.m. Oct. 28, 2013 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  She was born March 13, 1922, in Monroe Township, Allen County to Clarence and Esther Slusser Jones. On Jan. 13, 1951 she married Eugene W. Beach and he preceded her in death on May 28, 1973.

Mrs. Beach retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera. She was a graduate of Mt. Cory High School.

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