Meet "Winston." Or, if you've visited Bluffton Veterinary Hospital and Pet Care Clinic, 70 State Route 103, you've probably already met this interesting feline. You'll usually find him in this pose at the reception desk.
A beautiful tenor voice floated out through the Maple Crest halls last Friday afternoon as Luis Torres led a hymn sing for residents.
His wife, Pearl, accompanied the singers on the grand piano. Luis and Pearl, from Puerto Rico, are personally connected with Bluffton and with the Maple Crest community.
In the 1940s, several Mennonite couples from Bluffton served under the Civilian Public Service program in a hospital in Puerto Rico and made an initial contact with Luis’ church.
Bluffton resident Rebekah Gambrell’s idea of a woman-owned aviation maintenance business is the winner of Bluffton Center for Entrepreneur’s Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition, according to Denise Durenberger, BCE director.
Gambrel, who has a background in avionics, will receive $5,000 towards business start-up costs and a one-year BCE client program membership. She intends to launch Gildeslope Aviation, which will service the northwest Ohio avionics market.
The Gardeners of Bluffton Pandora Area will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, in the lower level of the Bluffton Public Library. The program title is "What Have They Done To My Food, Ma?"
The program is on industrial agriculture and GMOs. Jon Sommer of The Food Store, will make the presentation.
This month's PrimeTimers program is Tuesday, June 4, which features an old-fashioned hymn sing with Joyce Jackson on piano and Debbie Mohr leading singing.
Meat, beverages and table service will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
PrimeTimers is for adults age 55 or older. It will meet the first Tuesday of each month (except January or July) at St. John Mennonite Church at noon. For more information, please contact Dave Stratton at 419-384-3680.
