Interview by Liz Gordon-Hancock
After interviewing Theresa and Natasha Meyer last week, I reached out to other twins who grew up in Bluffton. I caught up with Jordan and Braden Skilliter.
Jordan and Braden are fraternal twins. For the record, Jordan was born first, by 10 minutes. They are the sons of Rick and Meri Skilliter. They graduated from Bluffton in 2015.
What are you up to now?|
Jordan: I am currently taking classes at the University of Toledo in the field of mechanical engineering.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(KENTON) - Bluffton picked up a 3-2 win over Kenton Tuesday night under bright sunny skies. The Pirates got wins from senior Justin Haggard, sophomore Drew Wilson and the dynamic freshman duo of Eden Nygaard & Grant Klinger. Haggard didn’t lose a single game in his first singles victory. BHS improved to 4-8 in match play with the win.
Bluffton University will celebrate its annual May Day weekend of festivities May 4-6.
The traditional end-of-the-academic-year celebration intertwines the past by hosting alumni reunions, the present by honoring this year's graduates and the future with first-year students performing the traditional Maypole dance. Classes ending in an eight or three and the class of 2017 will celebrate reunions.
Friday
The events begin on Friday, May 4, with the Juried Student Art Exhibition in Sauder Visual Arts Center. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eight students and an advisor from Bluffton University attended the annual Multicultural Fair at Ohio Northern University on Friday evening, Apri 27.
ONU has students from 25 countries this year.
Pictured are (seated, from left) Blake Hershberger, Emily Griffioen, Chanhee Hwang, Allyson Fuqua, (back row) Louise Matthews, Dalton Eversole, Daniel Gregg, Katey Ebaugh, and Irena Xhari. Matthews is advisor of International Connection.
ENT and Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio and the Facial Plastic Surgery Center of Northwest Ohio, 1110 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.
The community is invited to tour the facility and meet the providers and care team.
Persons attending will receive education on ENT specialties, education on allergies, exclusive offers for cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery and education on audiology and hearing aid technology.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's next business after hours is Wednesday, according to Paula Scott, CEO.
The event is from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, at Sycamore Lake Wine Co., 9660 Mayberry Road, Columbus Grove.
"This is a casual gathering with no formal program. Meet and mingle with others from area businesses and organizations. Free appetizers will be served," said Scott.
They say the best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago.
And, for a quarter of a century, that’s what the Bluffton Tree Commission is all about: tree planting.
On Saturday, the commission with assistance from Bluffton's America in Bloom committee, planted its newest Bluffton addition - a shade tree in the Village Arboretum.
On April 18, the commission, representing the village, received the Growth Award during the Tree City presentations in Upper Sandusky.
Jerry L. Amstutz, 75, died April 30, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System. Jerry was born Feb. 11, 1943 in Lima to the late Oliver and Clara (Wilson) Amstutz. On June 30, 1962, he married Shirley Staley Amstutz who survives.
Jerry graduated from Lafayette-Jackson High School. He was a special deputy with the Allen County Sheriff's Office and also worked security at Lima Memorial Hospital. Jerry was a member of Bethel Church of Christ near Ada.
