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Martha Amstutz was a 39-year employee of Triplett Corp.

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 11:49am

Martha Jane Amstutz, 91, died May 9, 2016, at 12 p.m. at Richland Manor, Bluffton.  Martha was born March 23, 1925, near Findlay to the late Howard and Marie (Powell) Benson. On July 4, 1964, she married Dale Amstutz who preceded her in death on April 23, 2012.

Martha retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton where she worked for 39 years.  She was a member of the First Brethren Church of Williamstown.  Martha enjoyed talking with her friends and neighbors on the telephone, camping and was a graduate of Arlington High School.

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Here's Jeanne's Kitchen specials this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 8:33am

Jeanne's Kitchen Lunch Specials for May 10-13:
~Tuesday~

*Potato Soup
*Roast Beef BLT
*Turkey Reuben

~Wednesday~ 
*Minestrone Soup

*Stuffed Peppers with Side Salad
*Turkey Bacon Sub

~Thursday~

*Salad Bar

~Friday~
*Tomato Bisque Soup
*Grilled Cheese with Tomato & Bacon
*Stacked Ham

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Your probably know someone in this picture

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 9, 2016 - 7:48pm

Here's the Bluffton High School class of 1956 during the 1953-54 school year when they were sophomores. This year the class celebrates its 60th reunion.

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Historical Bluffton
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Cycle of life

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 9, 2016 - 4:32pm

Here's a perfect example of the cyle of life. A robin constructed a nest on an artificial flower arrangement on a tombstone at Maple Grove Cemetery. Two baby birds were in the nest and one egg was still to hatch when this photo was taken on Friday.

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Friends of the Library used book sale starts Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 9, 2016 - 4:24pm

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library hold their spring book sale this week. The sale is Wednesday, May 11, through Saturday, May 14, in the library.

Hours are:
Wednesday: 5-7:30 p.m.
Thursday:  9:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Friday 13: 9:39 a.m. - 4:30 
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-1 pm.  

"We have a lot of good books, especially children's books.  Books are priced by donation. Come have free coffee and cookies while you browse. All proceeds support library programs," said Sallie Jones of the Friends.

There's more!

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Bluffton Public Library
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Information meeting focus on proposed water hike set May 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 9, 2016 - 4:17pm

An information meeting takes place this week on a proposed increase in Bluffton's water bill currently being acted up by the Bluffton council, according to Jerry Cupples, Bluffton resident.

The meeting is at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, in the Bluffton town hall.

"Bluffton Village Ordinance 2-16, when passed, will add $19 per month to every resident's water bill. Please attend an informational meeting," said Cupples.
 

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