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It's not to early to be Santa. 

Former Bluffton residents Corey and Miranda Greer now of Findlay are raising funds for Christmas gifts for under-privileged youth registered with Friends of Santa.

Here's their story: 

"Each fall, we host a party designed to raise money, which provides Christmas gifts to under-privileged children registered with Friends of Santa. You can view their information at www.friendsofsanta.org.

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The Bluffton High School class of 1947 met at McDonald's earlier this month. Those attending follow:

Front row:  Wanda (Tschiegg) Geiger, Joan (Burkholder) Dailey, Colleen (Goodman) Hight, Alice Ruth (Pannabecker) Ramseyer.

Second row:  Sara Jane (Huser) Amstutz, Harry Criblez, Bob Wilch, Kent Stonehill, Morris Groman. (Photo by Terri Wilch)

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Mennonite Memorial Home Service Group's annual silent auction is now accepting bids. The auction items are on display in the MMH lobby at 410 W. Elm St.

Several significant items are in this year's auction. 

On item, in particular, is an oak roll-top desk, which belonged to Paul Reichenbach (55 inches wide by 44 inches) and was used by him at Reichenbach Lumber.

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Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, 11913 Road 6, Ottawa, invites persons to volunteer for the fall session, now underway.

Volunteers are needed for classes held Mondays-Thursday evenings and Wednesday-Friday mornings. No horse experience is necessary.

For more infomation contact the volunteer coordinator at 419-235-0626.

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Matthew Spallinger, a 2013 graduate of Bluffton High School and a 2015 graduate of the University of  Rio Grande, took first place for his Highboy Dresser in the Case Goods category in the Association of Woodworking Furnishings & Suppliers (AWFS) Fresh Wood competition for North American students considering a career in woodworking held in Las Vegas.

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The following babies were born at Bluffton Hospital during July and August.

July 16
Charlee Marie Shoemaker, son of Christen and Brandon Shoemaker, Findlay.

July 18
Peter Albert Schulze, son of Andrew ad Rachel Schulze, Findlay.

July 22
Lilliauna Rose Perkins, daughter of Matthew Perkins and Natasha Lawless, Findlay.

July 23
Ezekiel Job Halker, son of Job and Jammie Halker, Columbus Grove.

July 27
David Emanuel Morales, son of Genrry J. and Herlinda Morales, Leipsic.

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