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By: Griffin Kuras, sports information assistant

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Marie Elizabeth Andrews, 92, passed away December 11, 2014 at 9:34 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Marie was born July 9, 1922 near Dola, Ohio to the late William and Sophia (Frank) Hartman. On February 24, 1952 she married Robert D. Andrews who preceded her in death on June 6, 1974.

Marie graduated from Arlington High School.  She had been a homemaker and also had worked at Triplett Corporation, Bluffton and Ohio Oil Company, Findlay.  Marie was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton.  She was an avid reader and loved music.

How did our Bluffton-Pandora Swiss ancestors celebrate Christmas?

The Bluffton/Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society Christmas open house, “Christmas at the Homestead” will be Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1-6 p.m. at the Schumacher Homestead.

CLICK HERE FOR HISTORICAL DETAILS OF THE HOMESTEAD.

The public is invited to tour the decorated 1843 house while snacking on homemade treats and listening to songs of the season.

Now here's a Christmas tree with a very special purpose. It's a "wish" tree. On it are ornaments with wishes that the Bluffton Child Development Center hopes for this season. For more details and for a view of the entire tree click here.

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The Village Cultural Affairs Committee would like to thank the following volunteers who assisted in placing the Ream Holiday Folk Art cutouts on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn.

Stanley E. Hunt, 51, died Dec. 11, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1963, in Defiance to Howard L. and Mary Ann (Wiseman) Hunt who survive in Lima.

He graduated from Elida High School in 1981. He was owner/operator of Top Quality Cable. Stan had coached girls basketball and softball teams for BFR and Bluffton Diamond Sports. 

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