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Betty Ann Amstutz was a Lima Central HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2021 - 2:48pm

Betty Ann Amstutz, 89, died April 23, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.  Betty was born Sept. 15, 1931, in Lima to the late Fair and Minnie (Mills) Dew.  On Dec. 9, 1960, she married Lawrence Amstutz who preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 2015.

Betty was a 1949 graduate of Lima Central High School.  She worked for 13 years for City Loan - Lima and also was a cashier for a supermarket for two years while attending high school.  Betty was a member of Pandora United Methodist Church and enjoyed working in her flower gardens, dining out and her family pets. 

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Recess

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2021 - 2:24pm

Icon viewers are reminded that although we can't get into the Bluffton schools there are lots of photos of students on the school website by clicking here. Here's an example, showing elementary students on the playground. We don't remember this game set up when we were in grade school.

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Bluffton Hospital vaccine clinics now for 16-year-olds and older

First clinic is Friday, April 30 • Second is Friday, May 21
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2021 - 2:15pm

A nmessage to parents and caregivers of students at Bluffton High School from the Bluffton schools today reminded them that the Pfizer vaccine is now available at Bluffton Hospital for anyone anyone 16 years or older.

The message from Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, mentioned that some parents have inquired about vaccination availability.

The message that follows is from Blanchard Valley Health System:
Bluffton Hospital will offer a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinic for Bluffton High School students ages 16 and above at no charge.

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Here's a football Beaver to watch

Freshman Montez Archer earns three all-conference player of the year awards
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2021 - 1:29pm

• Defensive Player of the Year 
• Special Teams Player of the Year 
• Newcomer of the Year 
• First team all-Heartland
• Three-time player of the week recipient

Bluffton University football player, Montez Archer Jr., a freshman from Detroit, is an impressive three-trophy winner as awards were recently announced in this season’s Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC).

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LaFayette Memorial Day parade set

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2021 - 10:30am

LaFayette Jackson Historical Society will host its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31.

The parade will start at 9 a.m. with a ceremony following at the monument. Anyone wanting to enter in the parade lineup, contact Judi Badertscher at [email protected] or 419-643-4664.

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Festival of Wheels and Ride to Remember return this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2021 - 9:47am

Two more events, cancelled last year, will take place in Bluffton this summer. Both events are sponsored by the Bluffton Lions Club.

Festival of Wheels - June 18
Any community member interested in helping with this project may contact Dan Diller at [email protected]

The Ride to Remember - July 10
Any community member interested in assisting with this project may contact Ron Headings at [email protected]

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