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Steven P. Essinger, 1953 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on May 24, 2013 - 10:29pm

Steven P. Essinger, age 61, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:53 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on March 15, 1952 in Kenton to Paul G. and Wilma A. (Williams) Essinger, his father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Arlington. He married Saundra A. Biederman on August 25, 1979 in Kenton and she survives in Alger.

Steven was an Associate at the Honda Manufacturing, East Liberty Plant. He attended Victory Chapel of Praise, Alger. He was a 1970 graduate of Hardin Northern High School. 

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Obituaries
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Kyle Leatherman hired as new Bluffton middle school principal

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2013 - 5:11pm

Bluffton has a new middle school principal.

Kyle Leatherman, a business and technology teacher at Gibsonburg, was picked by the Bluffton school board to replace Dean Giesige who has accepted a postion at Celina City Schools.

According to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, Leatherman holds a bachelor's and master's degree from Heidelberg. He holds the appropriate licensing as a school principal. He obtained that from the University of Findlay.

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Bluffton Council/School Board
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Lisa Wenger announces new residential listing on Zurflugh Road

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2013 - 9:59am

Lisa Wenger, realtor with Charter Realty, announces a new listing. It is 9999 Zurflugh Road, Bluffton, and is listed at $225,000. For more information open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Lisa Wenger
419-231-1823

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Business
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New Leaf, SR 235 Ada, open Memorial Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2013 - 9:47am

New Leaf Landscape/Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235 Ada, is open Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center offers a wide selection of Memorial Day items:
• Geraniums
• Bedding plants
• Urns and planters
• Cemetery saddles
• Vases and wreaths
• Silk flower bushes.

ADA STORE:
419-634-0351
www.newleafgc.com

KENTON STORE:
419-675-2718

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Business
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The subject was wedding dresses...lots of them

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 9:45pm

WATCH TWO VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

Rita Wannemacher tried on her wedding dress yesterday and it fit perfectly.

She even worn it during a wedding dress "show" at the Bluffton University Institute for Learning in Retirement's ladies tea on May 22.

Did we mention that Rita first wore the dress in 1938? Her dress was not the oldest shown at the tea. Ruth Burcky's dress from the early 1920s, won that prize. There were other dresses that came out of storage for the day. Many others. 

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People
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Youth tennis camp and lessons offered this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 9:06pm

BFR Sports and Fitness will hold a three-day, mini-camp for basic skills on June 3, 4 and 5.  Youth ages 7 to 12 years are invited to learn backhand, forehand, net blocks and serves as part of the camp.   

During each 1 1/2 hour session, youth will work on stroke development and learn about court positioning. The camp will be held indoors at BFR. Cost for the camp is $45 ($30 BFR member); deadline to register is Friday, May 31.

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Events
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May 30 registration deadline for Ultimate Fit for adults at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 9:04pm

BFR Sports and Fitness invites adults looking for a challenging workout to try Ultimate Fit.

The Ultimate Fit program includes eight workouts designed to push participants to a higher level of fitness. Ultimate Fit will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 6-7 p.m. during June, July and August. 

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News in Bluffton
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Summer lessons start June 17 at Krysti's Music Studio

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 4:39pm

Summer lessons start June 17 at Krysti's Music Studio, Bluffton. Contact Krysti Schey at 419-233-5255 for complete details.

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Business
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Park district holds public meeting on Motter Metro Park June 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 4:29pm

The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will hold a public meeting to discuss plans and seek input on the Motter Metro Park, Bluffton.

The meeting is Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.

Personnel will briefly cover the history of the Park District, acquisition details of the Motter Metro Park, and the basic plans for the park, followed by a public input segment.

 

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News in Bluffton
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BFR expands sports training this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 7:00pm

Area middle school and high school athletes have a new option for refining sport skills and staying in condition over the summer. 

BFR Sports and Fitness has changed the format of the Jumpstart program to include both physical conditioning and sport-related drills. Jumpstart is a good companion to “open gym” sessions provided by high schools since the Jumpstart program will be focused on conditioning and form. 

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News in Bluffton
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