October 2012

 

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In December 2010, Congress extended the so-called Bush-era tax cuts. However, for investors, the legislation may have been a stay of execution rather than a full pardon. As of January 1, 2013, federal tax rates on income, qualifying dividends, and capital gains (among other provisions) are scheduled to revert to previous levels.

Dr. James L. Spinelli, Columbia, South Carolina,  Retired Colonel US Army, was born in Wurzburg, Germany. He entered the United States Army in June 1974, as a distinguished graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He received his Medical Degree at USUHS In 1982, in Bethesda, MD.

He was the grandson of former Bluffton resident Del McGinnis and he spent some time in Bluffton while he was growing up.

Many events take place at Mennonite Memorial Home during November. Here's the November MMH calendar. You may view and print it by opening the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Gregory Paul Schramm, 58, of Newport Beach, Calif., formerly of Columbus Grove, died at 7:20 a.m. Oct. 24, 2012, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 29, 1953, in Lima to Arthur Schramm and Gladys Schumaker Reese. His father survives in Lima. His mother and stepfather, Gary Reese, survive in Elida. On April 14, 2000, he married Kimberly Sitton, who survives.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ will hold its annual fall fish fry Friday, Nov. 9, at the church located at 8375 Phillips Road, Bluffton.

The dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall.

The menu includes:
•deep fried fish,
•cheesy potatoes,
•baked beans and calico beans,
•green bean bake,
•macaroni and cheese,
•buttered bread, 
•a variety of salads,
•a big selection of homemade desserts and
•beverages.

Local photographer and designer Charlene McCoy of Pandora will soon be celebrating her first international feature via the online company Monoqi.

Based out of Berlin, Germany, Monoqi is an online shop dedicated to providing its customers with exceptional design items.

McCoy said that she was first contacted by a Monoqi design scout in August. Since that time she has had the opportunity to witness first-hand the extensive work that goes into creating a company that works with artists worldwide.

Icon viewers:

We are in need of a farm to care take/rent/ or  work for rent; that is off
the road, away from commercial  chemical farming, with housing,outbuildings
and pasture, prefer woven wire fencing.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, will hold a Christmas craft bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at the church, 160 N. Spring St.

The event includes a silent raffle and offers handcrafted items for sale from crafters and vendors. Admission is $2 or two cans of food. All admissions proceeds will be donated to the Bluffton food pantry.

Persons with questions about the event or who may be interested in having a booth at the event may contact Danielle Althaus at [email protected] or at 419-306-5803.

 

Dr. Lamar Nisly, professor of English and associate dean of academic affairs at Bluffton University, will present a program Thursday, Nov. 8, on the recently published book that he edited, “Conversations with Tim Gautreaux.”

The event, also including a reception, is free and open to the public beginning at 4 p.m. in the Musselman Library Reading Room on the Bluffton campus.

Greg's Pharmacy want to spread democracy, not the flu this month. Because of that the pharmacy has a "Vote and Vaccinate" promotion underway, according to Greg Conkling.

"Be sure to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and stop by Greg's Health Mart Pharmacy from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 6 p.m. and get your flu shot. No appointment necessary," said Conklling.

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