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Bluffton group visits Rio Grande Valley to learn about migration in border communities

“We learned that there are not simple solutions, but there are certainly things that could be done to treat immigrants more humanely"
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 3:22pm

Ten members of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, traveled to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, last month to learn more of the social, economic, and political significance of migration in border communities. 

The group included Fran Core, Melissa Friesen, Theda Good, Monica Harnish, Lynda Nyce, Jan Wiebe, Theo Andreas, and Paul, Laurel, and Ana Neufeld Weaver. 

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Worship
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Connie Kindle was a resident of Mennonite Memorial Home

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 11:40am

Constance F. “Connie” Kindle, 79, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 8:08 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on March 29, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Silas and Fannie Shepherd. On Jan. 19, 1957, Connie married James L. Kindle, Sr. and he preceded her in death on June 4, 2016.

Connie held a few jobs in her lifetime, but especially enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada. 

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Obituaries
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Holly Bertka now EMS captain; Rick Skilliter assistant chief

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 10:23am

Bluffton council approved two EMS promotions on Monday. 

Jan Basinger, EMS chief, recommended to move Holly Bertka from assistant chief to captain and to move Rick Skilliter to assistant chief.

Basinger told council:

“Holly is a valuable officer and handles secretarial work and is treasurer of the department.”

“Rick has been doing our training for years and this requires many hours of work and he has never been compensated for it. He is a tremendous help through this pandemic and is a very valuable resource to the community.”

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People
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Your April 17 morning surprise

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2020 - 10:03am

Who would believe it.

• On April 15, taxes usually due are postponed until July 15.
• On April 16, the lawn was mowed.
• On April 17, snow fell.

Under normal circumstances the snow might have caused a two-hour school delay or even worse. Could this be the new normal?

Here are some views of that Friday morning surprise in Bluffton.

 

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Regional news
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BFR doors closed but YouTube class streaming continues

Tivity, AARP, Silver and Fit members should check in on your activity
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 3:10pm

Tivity, AARP, and Silver and Fit have agreed to continue to pay Bluffton Family Recreation for member check ins, according to Amy Byers, BFR sports coordinator.

"This is wonderful news to us right now as we have no other revenue currently," she said. 

"So, if you have one of these membership types be sure to email us at [email protected] to let us know when you have been active.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Bluffton EMS calls dropped since COVID-19 outbreak

Jan Basinger: "We send only two EMTs in the squad and follow it with the old police cruiser with one or two additional people as available, to assist the squad if needed"
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 3:00pm

Bluffton EMS calls have dropped since the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Jan Basinger, EMS chief. He reported this information to Bluffton council on April 13.

Basinger said that the EMS staff now wears masks and gloves on every call received. This is the minimum protective clothing worn.

“We send only two EMTs in the squad and follow it with the old police cruiser with one or two additional people as available, to assist the squad if needed,” he said. “This hopefully reduces our staff to the potential exposure to the virus. It also preserves the staffs PPE.”

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Regional news
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