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Trinity Lutheran holds Christmas for Kids

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

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

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

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

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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BCE open house Friday in new office located in Citizens National Bank

Three 2015 BCE business plan
competition winners will display
their products and services.

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will hold an open house from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, in its new offices at 110 S. Main St., Bluffton. The new office is located in the Citizens National Bank building and has its own entrance to Main Street. A ribbon cutting is planned at 2 p.m.

“The open house enables entrepreneurs in our service area to learn more about the benefits that BCE offers,” said Brendon Matthews, BCE board president.

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