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To Robin: "We'll miss you, Hon"

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2012 - 12:55pm

By Mary Pannabecker Steiner

Stepping inside Groves’ Quality Antiques and Collectibles in downtown Bluffton, there was the unmistakable smell of old furniture mixed with the distinct scent of whatever pet bunny or cat was living in the store’s animal shelter. And always — from somewhere in the store — came a cheery, “Hi Hon!” that had long been Robin Wilch’s signature greeting to her regular customers. Who knows? Maybe she called everyone that. No matter. It made each person feel special, and that was Robin’s intent.

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From vintage Adidas Dragon to 2012′s Brooks GTS12: a retrospective

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2012 - 10:48am

My Mary Pannabecker Steiner

Here’s the thing about running shoes. Just when you find the pair you really really like, the company’s “experts” decide it’s time for a change. Ask any long time runner — change is not always a good thing.

For more blogs by Mary Pannabecker Steiner click here.

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Blanchard Valley Hospital pain management addresses community concerns regarding meningitis

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2012 - 4:59pm

Blanchard Valley Hospital Pain Management has received numerous telephone calls from patients who are concerned about a rare form of fungal meningitis (swelling in the brain with symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, and fever) that has been documented across the US in people after having injections in the back. 

The FDA identified the maker of the steroid involved in many of the cases as a specialty compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts.

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Dave Moser wins week 7 football contest; David Glick and Duane Bollenbacher tied as contest leaders

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 7, 2012 - 10:25pm

The winner of Week 7 of The Icon Football Contest is Dave Moser, who correctly picked 12 games this week.  

Other contestants:

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BHS Football Moms invite groups to join homecoming parade Oct. 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 4, 2012 - 4:05pm

The Bluffton High School Football Moms invite local businesses, churches and organization to participate in the Friday, Oct. 19, BHS homecoming football parade.

Parade line up starts at 5 p.m. The parade starts at 6 p.m. Line up is at The Centre and Bluffton Community Swimming Pool parking lot.

Groups may offer give-a-ways to persons watching the parade but these items must be handed out by walker and not thrown from participating floats or vehiciles.

For more information contact the Football Moms at 419-516-3260.

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Photo essay of a master craftsman at work

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 25, 2012 - 8:09pm

Let's place this photo essay in the spirit of Charles Hilty. He had a knack for taking photos of what he called town characters but printed them in the local paper under the theme "Faces you know," or similar polite headlines.

So, along comes Denny Morrison with a camera. Let me tell you, Denny is a master craftsman himself. He tools by Larry Core, who is working outside in his yard on who-know's-what. Denny stops, talks with Larry, snaps some photos and goes on his way.

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