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How much rain was in your rain guage on Aug. 23? Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, recorded nearly 2 1/2 inches. Here the weather summary for the past seven day.

Date High Temp. Low Temp. Prec.

Ashley Carity

Dr. Praveen Malhotra and Dr. Manu Aggarwal of the Vein Care Center have welcomed Ashley Carity as their Registered Vascular Technician.

A 2010 graduate of the University of Toledo, Carity holds a B.S. in Health Care Management as well as an Associates Degree in Cardiovascular Technology. She obtained her RVT credentials in July of 2011 from The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Volunteers at Maple Crest

Volunteers are busy swinging their hammers to remodel two garage bays at Maple Crest Senior Living Village and turn them into a woodworking shop.

It kind of resembles an old fashion "barn raising" that the Amish and Mennonites are famous for. Although the shell and roof were already in place, there was much to do.

Recently volunteers under the direction of the Cal Reese, the volunteer general contractor of the project, began the refashioning of the space.

Have a great day at school

Monday was the first day of school for the 2011-12 school year. This scene of parents kissing their children at the elementary door was common place. For views click here.

If you have a green thumb, enjoy growing flowers, or want to try your hand at an arrangement, you are encouraged to enter the third annual Mennonite Memorial Home flower show. This year's event is Saturday, Sept. 24.

Cash prizes will be offered.

There are two categories and themes for the Creative Division:

Theme (1a) is "October Splendor." It includes any fresh floral either purchased or from your garden.

The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club

Julie Althaus
Market Hog - A, A, Outstanding Livestock Interview

Sierra Amstutz
Market Hog - A, A, Fourth Place Duroc, Outstanding Livestock Interview

Jeremy Basinger
Market Hog - A, A

Madison Bassett
Scrapbooking - A
Cake Decorating - A

Ben Baxter
Guinea Pig - A, Outstanding Exhibit

Zachary Baxter
Guinea Pig- A

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