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Part 2 - interview with Sally Weaver Sommer

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock
This is Part Two of a two-part series on composting.

In Part One of this series, Wendy Chappell-Dick covered the practicalities of creating and maintaining your own compost pile.

Whether you're an avid gardener or an environmentally conscientious soul, there are many benefits to composting.

Part 1 - a chat with local composters

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock
This is Part One of a two-part series on composting

Now that the leaves are starting to fall, you can do something other than rake them up, and throw them away: compost them.

Composting is a natural process the breaks down organic materials, such as vegetable scraps or leaves, into nutrient-rich soil.

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Family and friends are invited to the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora  potluck at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The potluck and monthly meeting will be held at the Bluffton Public Library. Shredded chicken sandwiches will be provided; bring a hot and cold dish to share.  

Also that evening, the club is having a seed, bulb or corn exchange. Bring any plant or seeds that you wish to trade, including leftover or unwanted seeds.

If you would like to join the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora, please contact Patrick Flinn at 419-358-6766.

“Pastors are a great source of support and comfort for our elders."

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Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) hosted its annual Pastor Appreciation Luncheon at Maple Crest Senior Living Village on Oct. 18. 

Elders invited their pastors and sat with them for the meal.  In all, 23 pastors attended, and the Patio Room at Maple Crest was at capacity. 

According to Chris Moser, director of resource development and church relations, the purpose of the luncheon was to honor pastors for their dedication to MHCO elders and their families. “Pastors are a great source of support and comfort for our elders,” Moser said. 

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A Thanksgiving menu will be featured at the Tuesday, Nov. 6, PrimeTimers Luncheon at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, beginning at noon. 

Those attending will enjoy roast turkey with gravy, dressing, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, rolls and apple crisp with cinnamon ice cream. Trumpeter Lynn Lukehart will provide musical entertainment.

Halloween brings out the worst/funniest/cutiest/creative in us

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Check out our 29 photos with 69 Halloweeners and one dog - at the bottom of this story
Photos by Fred-in-Stein
Ding-dong.
Trick-or-treat.

That action and statement conjures up an assortment of imagines: from cute, funny, and original to something from the Twight Zone. Bluffton saw them all on Thursday.

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