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Brennan Davies making a name for himself in school wrestling

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 5:44pm

Here's an up-and-coming Pirate wrestler.

Bluffton student Brennan Davies participated in the Miami Valley Kid Wrestling Association Tournament at Wright State's Nutter Center in Dayton on Feb. 24. This followed  the regular season where he placed first in the regional tournament held at Lima Central Catholic School.

In the state competition Brennan placed second in the state in the 12 year-old heavyweight category.

His coaches are Scott Slaughterbeck, Travis Klemen, Zac Kohli, and Jeff Klemen.

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Sports
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Entrepreneurial session

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 5:27pm

Kathy Keller of the Small Business Administration, Rhodes State College, Lima, makes a point during one of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition sessions. Five persons are in this year's competition. First prize is $5,000, second prize is $1,000 to be used for start-up cash for the winner businesses. The weekly classes are held in the town hall.

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Mustard Seed Cafe's weekend breakfast/brunch features

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 2:17pm

In addition to its regular menu, Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St. Bluffton, offers weekend features from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

For full lunch and dinner menus, please see facebook page or website: mustardseedcafebluffton.com

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Business
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SHANNON Service Club garage sale - doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 1:26pm

SHANNON Service Club will hold its annual spring indoor garage sale Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, at The Centre of Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.

Hours are Feb. 28 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $1 except on Friday when it is free for those buying an eat-in chicken dinner.

Friday's chicken barbecue is prepared by Harlan’s of Pandora. It includes one-half chicken potatoes au gratin, green beans and a roll with butter. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Carry outs can be picked up at the Centre’s north door. 

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Events
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BVH Auxiliary Nearly New Shop to hold prom dress collection and distribution

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 6:20am

The Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Nearly New Shop is accepting donations for their annual prom dress distribution. Items accepted include gently used dresses, shoes, accessories and men’s formal wear.

The items can be dropped off at the Nearly New Shop, 306 Lima Avenue, Findlay, now through March 10. The dresses, shoes, accessories and men’s wear will be available free of charge beginning March 14 to any area teen needing items for prom. One dress per girl will be provided. Items will be available through prom season.

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Regional news
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Diane Barnes was retired village clerk of Ft. Shawnee

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 28, 2014 - 6:14am

Diane L. Barnes, 76, of Beaverdam, died February 26, 2014 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1938 in Lima to the late Louis and Lucille Condon Baker.

Diane retired as clerk for the Village of Ft. Shawnee.

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Obituaries
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