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Pandora UM's Christmas cantata Dec. 13

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 1, 2015 - 8:24am

The Pandora United Methodist Church Choir will present their Christmas cantata, “Were You There on That Christmas Night?” by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service.

The church service, followed by refreshments in the fellowship hall,  are open to the public. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Kira Davis. The church is located on State Route 12 at 108 E. Washington Street in Pandora. Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.

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Trinity Lutheran holds Christmas for Kids

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 1, 2015 - 8:19am

Christmas For Kids will be held at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The afternoon will provide children in preschool through fourth grade an opportunity to hear the message of Christmas, along with Christmas crafts, music, refreshments and fun. For more information, please call 419-326-4402.

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Frances Buroker 1919 to 2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 1, 2015 - 6:30am

L. Frances (Fran) Buroker, 96, formerly of Mount Victory, Ohio, died at 12:49 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.  24, 2015, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.

Fran was born May 25, 1919, in Hardin County, Ohio, to William and Maedene (Carr) Dyer. On June 15, 1940, she married Erven W. Buroker, who preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1998. They were married for 58 years.

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Ernest Fritschi was born in Switzerland

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 1, 2015 - 6:24am

Ernest Fritschi, 89, died Nov. 27, 2015, at 11:45 p.m., at Richland Manor, Bluffton.

Ernest was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Reigoldswil, Canton Basel, Switzerland to Ernst and Hulda (Kleiber) Fritschi who preceded him in death. On Nov. 11, 1955 he married Ruth Winkleman Fritschi who preceded him in death on Aug. 15, 2015.

Ernest had worked as an auto mechanic and later retired from the Lima Ford Engine Plant.  

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Here's this week's Jeanne's Kitchen specials

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 1, 2015 - 6:18am

Jeanne's Kitchen Lunch Specials for December 1-4:

~Tuesday~
*Potato Soup
*Stuffed Pepper with Side Salad
*Turkey Bacon Sub
​*Poached Pear Salad

~Wednesday~
*Chicken & Bean Chili
*Perch Platter
*Meatloaf Platter
​*Greek Salad with Chicken

~Thursday~
*Stuffed Pepper Soup
​*Tuna Melt
*Michael's Special Burger
*Salmon Salad

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Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio promoting #GivingTuesday; here's how you can participate

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2015 - 11:36pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is joining thousands across the world who promote  #GivingTuesday on Dec. 1.  

“We are grateful to be part of a generous community which volunteers, visits, contributes and prays for the elders and staff of MHCO,” stated Doug Luginbill, Director of Resource Development and Church Relations. 

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