The Association of American Retired Persons (AARP) Ohio volunteers are conducting "You've Earned a Say" listening sessions in communities across the state to give Ohioans the chance to make their voices heard on the future of Medicare and Social Security.
Kalida residents Jim and Cheryl Fortman, who volunteer with the AARP Ohio advocacy team, are teaming up with the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association to offer a “You've Earned a Say” listening session. The event is at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Center. All ages are welcome.
Bluffton's food safety net is the Bluffton Community Assistance Program. It operates the Bluffton food pantry housed in St. John's United Church of Christ.
Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor of English Lutheran Church and president of the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association, told Bluffton chamber members about the work of the program at the Sept. 14 chamber breakfast in the town hall. Nearly 70 persons attended.
Mohr told about the many projects of the Community Assistance Prorgram. He also shared the annual report of the organization from June 2011 to May 2012.
Sierra Amstutz, Bluffton High School senior, was recognized by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce during its Sept. 14 breakfast meeting. Sierra is the 2012 Allen County Junior Fair Queen. The chamber designated Sept. 14 as Sierra Amstutz Day in Bluffton.
Need your piano tuned? Krysti's Music Studio, Bluffton, provides a piano-tuning service. Call Phil Schey at 419-889-7333, or the studio (419-233-5255).
"It is best to have your piano tuned at least once or twice per year to maintain the instrument and its sound quality," said Phil.
