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1908 Bluffton "love" letter postcard

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 9:30am

We feel for Lewis S., who may have lived in Bluffton over a century ago.

In late March of 1908 he penned this postcard note to a Miss Lizzy Poffendick of Columbus.

The note reads:
“Why not answer my letter. Are you angry at me. If you are just let me know. I have been up here since Saturday and will stay two or three more days.
Best regards
Lewis S.”

The postmark reads:
Bluffton, Ohio,
Mar 23 (March)
4 p.m.
1908.

It was received in Columbus the next morning at 8 a.m. 

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Ohio sports activities will allow contact practice for all sports starting Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 8:43am

Ohio Lt. Governor Husted also announced that Phase II of the Responsible RestartOhio plan for sports activities will allow contact practice for all sports to resume on Monday, June 22. 

"This means football, lacrosse, and other contact sports can resume scrimmages and full training regiments as long as safety protocols are observed," said Lt. Governor Husted.

"Although June 22 is the day contact practice may begin, it will ultimately be up to local sports organizers and high school leaders on when is the best time to proceed."

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Carrie Miller operated Carrie's Country Corner and Miller's Ice Cream

Was a 4-H leader and summer softball coach
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2020 - 4:08pm

Carrie J. Miller, 88, died on June 18, 2020, at her residence.  Carrie was born May 9, 1932 in Pandora, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Lona (Welty) Bauman.  On June 3, 1950, she married John Miller who preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 2018. 

Carrie graduated from Pandora High School and was a homemaker.  She had also worked at Ingalls Restaurant, Reichenbach Lumber, Nickerson Farms, and owned and operated Carrie's Country Corner and Miller's Ice Cream.  

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Volunteers invited for several "hands-on" projects

MHCO needs assistance with flower planting, painting and landscaping
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2020 - 3:00pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio invites area volunteers to assist in several "hands-on" projects this summer, according to Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator.

Ohio's "Responsible Restart Ohio Plans” moving forward for businesses meeting mandatory safety requirements for customers, employees and volunteers enables MHCO to invite persons for volunteer projects.

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In full bloom

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2020 - 2:13pm

Stop and admire the flowers. Thanks for Stratton's Greenhouses and local contributors Main Street again is in full bloom. Here's a glance looking north toward the town hall.

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Four area seniors receive Bluffton Lions scholarships

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2020 - 2:06pm

Four area seniors received Bluffton Lions Club scholarships this spring.

Recipients are:
Luke Denecker, Bluffton, major in business with emphases in finance and data analytics
Ana Neufeld Weaver, Bluffton, major in music education
Riley Garmatter, Cory-Rawson, major in early childhood education
Brandon Zuercher, Cory-Rawson, major as an animal nutritionist

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