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Composting: another form of recycling

Part 1 - a chat with local composters
Posted by LizGH on October 31, 2018 - 3:00pm

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
This is Part One of a two-part series on composting

Now that the leaves are starting to fall, you can do something other than rake them up, and throw them away: compost them.

Composting is a natural process the breaks down organic materials, such as vegetable scraps or leaves, into nutrient-rich soil.

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Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora plan Nov. 6 potluck

Posted by LizGH on October 30, 2018 - 1:38pm

Family and friends are invited to the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora  potluck at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The potluck and monthly meeting will be held at the Bluffton Public Library. Shredded chicken sandwiches will be provided; bring a hot and cold dish to share.  

Also that evening, the club is having a seed, bulb or corn exchange. Bring any plant or seeds that you wish to trade, including leftover or unwanted seeds.

If you would like to join the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora, please contact Patrick Flinn at 419-358-6766.

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MHCO hosts pastor appreciation luncheon

“Pastors are a great source of support and comfort for our elders."
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 29, 2018 - 5:06pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) hosted its annual Pastor Appreciation Luncheon at Maple Crest Senior Living Village on Oct. 18. 

Elders invited their pastors and sat with them for the meal.  In all, 23 pastors attended, and the Patio Room at Maple Crest was at capacity. 

According to Chris Moser, director of resource development and church relations, the purpose of the luncheon was to honor pastors for their dedication to MHCO elders and their families. “Pastors are a great source of support and comfort for our elders,” Moser said. 

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PrimeTimers luncheon Nov. 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 29, 2018 - 3:34pm

A Thanksgiving menu will be featured at the Tuesday, Nov. 6, PrimeTimers Luncheon at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, beginning at noon. 

Those attending will enjoy roast turkey with gravy, dressing, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, rolls and apple crisp with cinnamon ice cream. Trumpeter Lynn Lukehart will provide musical entertainment.

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They show up one night each year

Halloween brings out the worst/funniest/cutiest/creative in us
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 26, 2018 - 3:22pm

Check out our 29 photos with 69 Halloweeners and one dog - at the bottom of this story
Photos by Fred-in-Stein
Ding-dong.
Trick-or-treat.

That action and statement conjures up an assortment of imagines: from cute, funny, and original to something from the Twight Zone. Bluffton saw them all on Thursday.

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Janice Shafer of Vance Street Apartments "Bluffton's sweetest person"

Her entry was picked from the Icon's "Sweetest Day" contest
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 25, 2018 - 5:03pm

Janice Shafer, resident of Vance Street Apartments, Bluffton, is the winner of the Bluffton Icon "Sweetest Day" contest. Her entry was selected as the winner of all persons nominated for the award.

She was nominated by her neice Kim Robinette, who says, "She truly is the sweetest." Janice received a large bouquet of flowers from the Icon.

There are many other "sweet" people in the Icon viewership area. The following persons were also nominated by viewers (sorry, we couldn't give a bouquet to everyone on the list):

Debbie Mohr

Jen Baumgartner

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