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Sharon Bishop was a 1962 Bluffton High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2013 - 1:53pm

Sharon Bishop, 69, of Findlay, died at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 4, 1944 in Bluffton, to the late Oliver and Helen M. Steiner. On Aug. 31, 1968 she married Charles Bishop and he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Amy of Columbus, a son Stephen, a daughter-in-law Katie, and granddaughter Layla, all of Bloomington, Ind. She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew, a brother, David "Pete" Steiner, and stepfather, Cleon A. Steiner.

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Sandra J. Urban 1934-2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2013 - 1:47pm

 

Sandra J. Urban, 79, of Bluffton, died 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born on Sept. 16, 1934, in Bluffton, to the late Era E. and Max E. (Huffman) Urban.

She was retired from Franklin Office Products. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack G. Urban and her sister, Shirley L. Bowman.

All services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. 

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Bluffton council insurance committee meets Nov. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2013 - 1:44pm

The Village of Bluffton’s insurance committee will be meeting Friday, Nov. 8, at 9 a.m. in the Bluffton town hall, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.

 

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Public Meetings
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If the shoe no longer fits, don't wear it; give it to BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2013 - 9:50pm

BFR launches fundraising shoe drive to raise funds, support microenterprise in developing nations and help the environment

BFR Sports & Fitness is introducing a used shoe collection drive Nov. 13 through Dec. 15 to raise operating funds while also benefiting microenterprise ventures in developing nations and keeping old shoes out of local landfills. Individuals can help by dropping off used shoes at BFR, 215 Snider Road.

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Regional news
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"Well" - the drama of health - in Ramseyer this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2013 - 9:38pm

Lisa Kron (portrayed by Amanda Bartel, foreground) doesn’t appreciate the attention lavished on her mother, Ann (Meg Leatherman), by the other actors in Bluffton University’s production of “Well.”

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Performing multiple roles in the play are (left to right around Leatherman) Victoria Jackson, Diamond Dailey, Alex Parker, Daila Moore and Ryan Laidlaw.

Lisa Kron is the playwright and protagonist of “Well,” which takes a humorous look at issues of health and illness.

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Bluffton University
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Quality control

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2013 - 9:27pm

Bob Painter weights a bag of Bluffton Senior Citizens Center peanut brittle. Production of Bluffton's favorite holiday candy started this week at the Center. This year 700 pounds of peanut brittle will be created - and available while supplies last. One pound costs $6.50.

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