Story by Kathleen Anderson Steiner
It was more than a decade after the end of World War II, and America was booming back and becoming rich and powerful.
The wealth of the newly prosperous country had not yet reached the young veterans and their families. My hardworking, Navy veteran father was eeking out a living working at a factory in Bluffton.
Christian Groman, a senior, is the December Bluffton High School student of the month.
Christian is involved in many activities including Math Club, Latin Club, National Honor Society, and is in Boy Scouts, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
He attended Buckeye Boy's State in 2017 and was a member of Ocean Focus in 2016. He is on the golf team, tennis team and the Bluffton Sardine swim team.
He works for Fyrwomyn's Lawn Service doing landscaping and pushing snow.
By Monty Siekerman
FROM ADA ICON - Vancrest Administrator and Bluffton resident Randy Cox will retire at the end of the year to enjoy life with his family and do more traveling and golfing. He might be considered young to retire (58) and looks even younger, but has been in the nursing home business for 37 years.
Randy spent a year deciding on staff and purchasing furniture and equipment for the nursing home in Ada prior to its opening.
The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Hardin County Road 205 in Forest on Wednesday evening.
The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of five for their immediate needs, such as food, clothing and personal hygiene items.
“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
To provide assistance contact the Red Cross at 419-422-9322.
Six Bluffton musicians will perform with the Lima Area Youth Orchestra this weekend.
The performance is at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, in the Lima Senior High School auditorium.
According to Rachael Lewis, Bluffton strings teacher, the following Bluffton students are in this year’s orchestra: • Violins: Ana Neufeld Weaver, Amanda Speicher • Viola: Lily Shadle • Cello: Alyssa Speicher, Grace Paquin • Bass: Lauren Speicher
