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Five area students graduate from ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2016 - 2:58pm

Five area students recently graduated from Ohio Northern University. They are:

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Erica Bowling, daughter of Thomas and Kelly Heckman, 2459 County Road 29, Bluffton, graduated Magna Cum Laude. She received the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in nursing. Bowling is a graduate of Pandora- Gilboa High School.

Logan Skelly, son of Karen Musser, 401 Ethan Circle, Bluffton, received the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in marketing. Skelly is a graduate of Bluffton High School.

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Jerry Musser owned J.F. Musser Co.

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 4:41pm

Jerry F. Musser, 72, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 30, 1944, in Lima to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Jackson) Musser.  On May 9, 1964, he married Carol Kleman Musser and she survives.

Jerry worked at Wonder Bread 20 two years prior to starting his own business, J.F. Musser Co. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton.    

Jerry was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles both of Lima and Ottawa, the Sons of the American Legion and the Loyal Order of the Moose.

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Music for art

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 3:56pm

Nancy Glick, harpist from Findlay, entertained persons visiting LeadingAge of Ohio's northwest district art and writing show. The show took place in Maple Crest. Local winners are listed below.

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MHCO artists and authors prove themselves in district show

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 3:30pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio artist and authors once again proved flexed their creative talents in this year's northwest district of LeadingAge of Ohio art and writing show.

Thirteen Bluffton elders entered a total of 18 works in the show. Seven of those works were awarded first place in their category. Here are Bluffton entries:

3-D
“My Red Christmas Wreath, Pat Althaus, second place

Fine Art 1
“Look for the sign,” Min Lindsey, honorable mention
“Seasons,” Gloria Bucher

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Lots of summer camps, team sports, individual training opportunities at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 3:20pm

Several sports camps, team sports and individual athletic opportunities are available this summer at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle.

Adult softball league
An adult softball league is forming for summer play. Games are Mondays or Wednesdays at 6 p.m. from July 11 to Aug. 17 at the Bluffton village park. The cost per team is $300. Teams can register online at www.bfronline.com/register.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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St. John Mennonite Kid2Kid Camp underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 12:01pm

St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, hosts a Kid2Kid Camps on Wednesdays this summer.

Camp days are June 15, June 29, July 20, July 27 and Aug. 3. A pool party will also take place.

The camp is for youth age 5 (by Oct. 1) through sixth grade. The camp theme is "Deep Sea Discovery, God is with me wherever I go!"

VBS July 10-14

The church vacation Bible school is from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., Sunday to Thursday, July 10-14, at the church. All children age 5 by Aug. 1 through sixth grade may attend.

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