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Kiera Fenwick (center) of St. Marys, displays her winning entry, "Angel Food Bliss," in Bluffton University's annual cake contest, held Nov. 10. Click for more details.

By Fred Steiner

Nov. 11 marks the conclusion of World War I, also known as The Great War. The late Rolland Stratton told the following short story to me. It is also published in my book "A Good Place To Miss: Bluffton Stories 1900-1975."

Here's the story in Rolland's own words:

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will will honor veterans who are residents at both Bluffton campuses with a ceremony at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 11.

The ceremony is presented by the Bluffton American Legion Post #382. The Mennonite Memorial Home ceremony will be held in the chapel and Maple Crest ceremony in the Patio Room.

Veterans currently residents of Mennonite Memorial Home

ArtSpace/Lima and DeHaven Home and Garden Showplace will present Jazz at the Greenhouse, featuring Motor City Beat, Friday, Dec. 2, from 8-11 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Jazz at the Greenhouse will feature, in addition to the music, a cash bar, free hors d'oeuvres, dancing, a raffle, and door prizes. The Greenhouse will be elaborately done up with holiday decorations.

Bring your little ones for Breakfast with Santa at The Inn at Ohio Northern University on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m.. Along with breakfast, children will visit with Santa, get their photograph taken with him and receive a special gift from The Inn.

Gather your friends and family and warm up your winter afternoons with a tea celebration. The Inn at Ohio Northern University, Ada, offers Thursday Tea at the Inn every Third Thursday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Inn.

This month's event is a special Saturday, Nov. 19, tea. It is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This special Saturday tea in honor of Thanksgiving will feature an amazing variety of featured teas and sandwiches, scones, pastries, tarts and petite fours. Champagne is also available. Live Music will be provided.

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