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Visit an 1840s Christmas on Saturday at the Swiss homestead

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 12, 2014 - 6:56pm

How did our Bluffton-Pandora Swiss ancestors celebrate Christmas?

The Bluffton/Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society Christmas open house, “Christmas at the Homestead” will be Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1-6 p.m. at the Schumacher Homestead.

CLICK HERE FOR HISTORICAL DETAILS OF THE HOMESTEAD.

The public is invited to tour the decorated 1843 house while snacking on homemade treats and listening to songs of the season.

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A Christmas wish

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 12, 2014 - 6:46pm

Now here's a Christmas tree with a very special purpose. It's a "wish" tree. On it are ornaments with wishes that the Bluffton Child Development Center hopes for this season. For more details and for a view of the entire tree click here.

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Letter: Thanks to all those volunteers who helped set up the Ream display

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 12, 2014 - 5:10pm

Icon viewers:

The Village Cultural Affairs Committee would like to thank the following volunteers who assisted in placing the Ream Holiday Folk Art cutouts on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn.

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The Voice for BHS girls' basketball and volleyball games - Stan Hunt - celebration of life Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 12, 2014 - 4:42pm

Stanley E. Hunt, 51, died Dec. 11, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1963, in Defiance to Howard L. and Mary Ann (Wiseman) Hunt who survive in Lima.

He graduated from Elida High School in 1981. He was owner/operator of Top Quality Cable. Stan had coached girls basketball and softball teams for BFR and Bluffton Diamond Sports. 

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Here's a United Way update and a contribution form

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 12, 2014 - 4:08pm

The United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam, and Richland Township current 2014-15 campaign has raised $6,607, out of the campaign goal of $25,000. 

The percentage amount raised is 26.43 percent. 

"If you have not contributed please send your donation to Citizens National Bank Bluffton, Ohio," said Neil Reichenbach, treasurer of the United Way.

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Wishing for a Merry Christmas

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 12, 2014 - 3:43pm

Now here's a Bluffton Christmas tree with a special purpose.

The tree adorns the lobby of Bluffton Child Development Center. It's a "wish" tree. On it are wishes that persons stopping in the Center may choose to supply to the Center. 

If you'd like to see the entire tree, simply click on the photo below.

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