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Bernita Miller was a realtor in Bluffton for 25 years

1948 graduate fo Mt. Cory High School
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 3:55pm

Bernita L. Miller, 89, died April 17, 2020, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  Bernita was born Nov. 4, 1930, in Cridersville to the late Bernard and Alvina (Zweibel) Winget.  On Nov. 4, 1951, she married Marvin "Bud" Miller who preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2013. 

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Obituaries
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Even dogs wear masks

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 3:49pm

Here's Skeeter Joseph Lambert, a 6-year-old male Yorkie, whose human mommy is Kay Lambert. Apparently Skeeter loves all his outfits including several scarfs, a winter coat and rain coat. Skeeter is one of the mask entries in the Bluffton Icon pizza contest. Skeeter's mask came from Kibbee's Carryout from Nina Koontz.

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Bluffton group visits Rio Grande Valley to learn about migration in border communities

“We learned that there are not simple solutions, but there are certainly things that could be done to treat immigrants more humanely"
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 3:22pm

Ten members of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, traveled to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, last month to learn more of the social, economic, and political significance of migration in border communities. 

The group included Fran Core, Melissa Friesen, Theda Good, Monica Harnish, Lynda Nyce, Jan Wiebe, Theo Andreas, and Paul, Laurel, and Ana Neufeld Weaver. 

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Worship
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Connie Kindle was a resident of Mennonite Memorial Home

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 11:40am

Constance F. “Connie” Kindle, 79, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 8:08 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on March 29, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Silas and Fannie Shepherd. On Jan. 19, 1957, Connie married James L. Kindle, Sr. and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2016.

Connie held a few jobs in her lifetime, but especially enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada. 

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Obituaries
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Holly Bertka now EMS captain; Rick Skilliter assistant chief

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 10:23am

Bluffton council approved two EMS promotions on Monday. 

Jan Basinger, EMS chief, recommended to move Holly Bertka from assistant chief to captain and to move Rick Skilliter to assistant chief.

Basinger told council:

“Holly is a valuable officer and handles secretarial work and is treasurer of the department.”

“Rick has been doing our training for years and this requires many hours of work and he has never been compensated for it. He is a tremendous help through this pandemic and is a very valuable resource to the community.”

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People
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Your April 17 morning surprise

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 10:03am

Who would believe it.

• On April 15, taxes usually due are postponed until July 15.
• On April 16, the lawn was mowed.
• On April 17, snow fell.

Under normal circumstances the snow might have caused a two-hour school delay or even worse. Could this be the new normal?

Here are some views of that Friday morning surprise in Bluffton.

 

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