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MHCO announces partnership with Brethren Retirement Community

John Fischbach named MHCO team leader
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2019 - 2:09pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) and Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Brethren Home Management Services (BHMS), LLC announce the execution of an executive consulting partnership beginning Nov. 5.  

Through this arrangement, BHMS will work closely with the MHCO board, staff, and leadership team to provide C-Suite support and other strategic, operational and financial services as MHCO continues to serve the community and build upon the foundation of care that has flourished since 1955. 

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Senior Center memorial service Nov. 11

Bruno Maroscher, Sara Jane Amstutz, Marian Kissling, receive life memberships
Posted by LizGH on November 1, 2019 - 2:00pm

Bluffton Senior Citizens Association will hold a memorial service for its members who have died in the past 12 months. The remembrance is part of the association’s annual meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, at the Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St.

The meeting includes an election of new board members. Three will be elected from a list of five candidates: Phyllis George, David Herr, Mar Ann Gallant, Wade Oberly, and Bev Baxter. 

Three members who turn 90 in November will receive life memberships. They are Bruno Maroscher, Sara Jane Amstutz and Marian Kissling.

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Protectors of the universe

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2019 - 1:27pm

Bet you didn't know that Jane Sycks and her father, Dave, are superheroes in disguise. The Icon captured them protecting the universe on Halloween at Bluffton Family Recreation. Watch the Icon later today for lots more Halloween photos.

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Dixie Thompson was a retired supervisor at Marimor Industries

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2019 - 11:23am

 Dixie Lee Thompson, 78, died on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at 7:10 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on June 18, 1941 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lester E. and Betty (Plummer) Mumaw.  On April 8, 1962, Dixie married David E. Thompson and he survives in LaFayette.  

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Obituaries
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Corn maze, cider press final weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2019 - 11:04am

This is the final weekend for Suter's corn maze, cider and hayrides. Here are this weekend's hours (Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3). It is located at 12200 Pandora Road.

Cider Press: 
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Corn Maze and Hayrides: 
Saturday and Sunday.:  1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 
(last admission to the corn maze is 5 p.m.)

"Tnis is also your last chance for fresh donuts, cider slushies and kettle corn," said Jerry Suter.

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Your favorite weekend of the year - 1 extra hour of sleep on Sunday AM

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2019 - 10:49am

Fall back in the fall!

Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, Nov. 3. Set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed on Saturday evening.

 

 

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