December 2014

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Lisa Wenger of RealLiving CCR Realtors, announces a new residential listing in Bluffton.

The property is a residence at 401 Basel St., Bluffton. It has three bedrooms, two baths and a list price of $159,000.

For more information on this listing open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Linda Sue Goecke, 64, died Dec. 8, 2014, at 3:25 p.m., Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born March 29, 1950, in Bluffton to the late Clarence and Norma (Bushong) Burkholder. On June 5, 1976 she married Dale Goecke who survives.

She attended Bluffton High School. She was a secretary at McBrowns/DNC Hydraulics, Rawson.  

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Lisa Wenger had two reasons to attend this year's Bluffton Middle School spelling bee, held earlier this week.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO OF THE WARM UP ROUND.

Among the 15 competitors were her grandson, Jonah Blackburn, son of Kelli (Lisa' daughter) and Jake Blackburn. 

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The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community meal on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. The meal this month is provided by Hilty Home of Pandora. The menu will be BBQ ribs, parsley red potatoes, vegetable, roll, strawberry shortcake, and beverage.

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Smith's Realty Professionals, 147 N. Main St., Bluffton, announce a new business listing, according to Larry Smith.

The listing is at 324 N. Main St. For sale is a hair and tanning salon with all equipment, inventory and client list. The business is for sale; the real estate is not included.

More details are available in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Jeanne's Kitchen
Specials for December 9-12

BREAKFAST STARTS AT 8 a.m.
We open for breakfast Tuesday-Friday and serve breakfast until 2 p.m. Don’t start the day on empty!

LUNCH SPECIALS
December 9-12

TUESDAY
Potato Soup and Pete's homemade chili
Stuffed pepper with side salad
Pork tenderloin sandwich
Apple bacon spinach salad

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Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, will be offering dinner features in December, in addition to the regular menu.   An extensive wine and beer list is available.  Call for more information:  567-226-1120. 

Dinner:
*Seafood Risotto with littleneck clams, fresh mussels, shrimp & scallops
*Lobster Ravioli with crabmeat cream sauce
*Porchetta with roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini & mushrooms with sauce

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Q: Do you know the cost of new Bluffton fire truck?
A: Try $310,200.

Q: How about the cost to dress one Bluffton firefighter?
A: $2,025.

Bluffton safety service officials, Jon Kinn and Rick Skilliter, will review with Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members plans for fire department major purchases in 2015. Their presentation takes place at the Friday, Dec. 12, chamber breakfast in the Bluffton town hall.

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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.

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

SWISS HISTORICAL NEWSLETTER AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

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Ebenezer Mennonite Church Children’s Christmas program will be presented at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14, in the CMC.  The church is located at 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton.  An afterglow will be held following the program.  Everyone is invited.

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