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1949 St. John's E & R Church confirmation class

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 3:43pm

Here's the 1949 confirmation class of the St. John's E & R Church (United Church of Christ).

Front row from left, Barbara Reichenbach, Mary Lou Lewis, Mary Ann Basinger, Kay Matter, Ruth Nonnamaker, Shirley Derringer, Sue Risser and Marcile Moser.

Back row from left, LaVerne Moser, James Green, Rev. Oppermann, Clarence Greiner and Robert Leiber.

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Historical Bluffton
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There's a new eatery in Bluffton

Only open at home BHS football games; check out the menu
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 1:52pm

There’s a new eatery in town, and it’s only open during home Bluffton High School football games.

The Bluffton Music Boosters, who operate the concession stand at Harmon Field, unveiled  new choices to its traditional Friday night specials. The grand opening is at the first home football game, Friday, Aug. 30,  vs. Cory-Rawson.

According to Amy Lehman Mikesell, booster president, “The concession stand will feature new items showcasing local vendors. Our goal is to provide affordable meals for families coming to enjoy the football game.”

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Regional news
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A sea of red

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 1:29pm

Jason Granger, Bluffton Junior High football coach, talks in the huddle during the second day of practice and the first day with pads. The junior high opens the season hosting Allen East at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29. It's the first game of an eight-game schedule. Check out the additional photos in this series.

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Stop and view the flowers

In bloom this month in the Ada railroad depot park
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 1:22pm

FROM ADA ICON - How does your garden grow?

A garden in Ada this summer puts on a one-of-a-kind show this month. It’s in the historic Ada railroad depot park on Main Street.

Certainly worth a trip to Ada, despite that it lacks silver bells, cockleshells and pretty maids all in a row. The flowers in bloom are inspiring. You'll find daylillies, rudbeckia, hydrangea, vinca, blue-eyed Mary, coneflowers, celosia, a red hibiscus and several unidentified beauties.

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Events
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BHS alumni band night Sept. 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 11:01am

Bluffton High School alumni marching band will perform in a pre-game football ceremony this fall, according to Rachael Lewis, director.

Alumni band night is Friday, Sept 6, at the Bluffon vs. Pandora-Gilboa football game.

Lewis tells alumni members to watch for more information coming soon and to invite other band alumni to perform.

Contact lewis at [email protected].

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Regional news
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Joyce Zimmerly was a retired secretary at Allen East HS

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 5, 2019 - 9:49pm

C. Joyce Zimmerly, age 81, died on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at 10:10 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

Joyce was born on Dec. 31, 1937, in Allen County, Ohio, to Ralph G. and Marian J. (Lyle) McElwain who preceded her in death. On Sept. 25, 1955 she married Glenn Eugene “Gene” Zimmerly and he preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2013.

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Obituaries
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