There are probably more nurses in Bluffton than you might expect.
Maple Crest hosted an alumni gathering of The Mennonite College of Nursing from Illinois State University, Normal, Ill., on June 16. Attending were several Bluffton residents who are graduates of the school.
Persons in the photo accompanying this story are, from left, Doris Garmatter Hamman, Mary Ann Watkins, Marcie Sommer Duehr, Willadene Keeney, Elfrieda Landes Ramseyer and Janet Krejci. Click on photo to enlarge.
After a one-year absence, fireworks are returning to Bluffton.
The free community display takes place at dusk, which is approximately 9:30 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at the Bluffton University football stadium.
In addition to the fireworks, the Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Township United Way will sell 50/50 raffle tickets. The drawing for the 50/50 winner takes place at the stadium prior to the fireworks getting underway.
Bluffton Trinity UMC will be hosting a "Run For God" 12-week bible study and
5k training program.
Run For God classes are free and are open to all levels of runners/walkers. Classes will be held every Sunday at 7 a.m.. at the church, 2022 St. Rt. 103, Bluffton. Classes begin Sunday, June 22.
More information and online registration can be found on the church website www.blufftontrinityumc.org. Participants do not need to pre-register and can join at any time during the 12-week session.
The Alphorns are coming to Swiss Day! On Sunday, June 29, the Swiss Community Historical Society’s annual celebration of Swiss Day will feature the Columbus Alphorn Group, which will play the horns and talk about this unique Swiss instrument. The event will take place at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, 2 miles west of Bluffton.
At 12:30 p.m. everyone is welcome to join in the potluck meal. Bring something to share at this always-delicious meal of Swiss- and farm-oriented food. Drinks will be provided.
Siren Morris, 3, daughter of Courtnee Morris and Megan Morris, focuses on a coloring project during last weekend's Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn special event. It commemorated Shirley Torsell's birthday.
