May 2018

This looks like fun.

Foodie Tuesdays is launching this summer at The Centre at Bluffton, according to Stacy Stumbaugh.

The first "Tuesday" is May 29. Here's what's involved: It's a food truck event held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.

On the 29th, all who attend may chose dinners from the following food trucks:
• Smokin Dick's BBQ
• Bubba C BBQ
• King's Concessions
• ABC Concessions
• N & H Concessions

Book discussion this spring by university faculty and staff

During the spring 2018 semester, more than 20 Bluffton University faculty and staff members gathered weekly to discuss the importance of a peaceable vision of education in and beyond Mennonite schools, colleges and universities the book “Education with the Grain of the Universe,” edited by J. Denny Weaver, professor emeritus of religion.
 
Faculty and staff held weekly conversations with hopes to find new ways to implement peace into education throughout the campus community.
 

And you can ride a Romick Railway fire truck - at Bluffton Dari Freeze

Has a fire fighter ever made you an ice cream cone?

Your chance for this to happen is from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at Bluffton Dari Freeze, according to Billy Marchal.

Members of the Bluffton Volunteer Fire Department will serve customers, taking orders and making cones for a donation to the department.

As an extra event on the night Romick Fire Rescue will offer free train rides to all the youth to attend.

By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
In voting completed by league coaches, senior Dakota Bricker has earned First Team Northwest Conference honors in baseball.  Bricker led the Pirates in batting average and ERA as a pitcher and had the second highest field percentage on the team.

Senior Brady Romick and sophomore Cayden Rayle were selected as Honorable Mention all conference.  The attachment below lists all players named to the NWC squads.

By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com

In voting done by league coaches, junior Averey Rumer and sophomore Libby Schaadt have been named First Team Northwest Conference.  

Katie Prater was named Second Team all conference.  The attachment below lists all players named to the all conference team.

Monday and Wednesday games July 9 to Aug. 8

Bluffton Family Recreation is registering adult coed softball teams for the summer, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

This league plays games at the village park diamond on Monday and Wednesday evenings with games starting at 6 p.m.

League play is from July 9 to Aug. 8. Registration is $300 per team. Contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, call 419-358-4150, or register online at www.bfronline.com.

Bluffton Public Library proves that "Library Rock" with their 2018 Summer Program Kick Off on June 4

Bluffton Public Library's Library Fun Day kicks off an event-filled Summer Program themed "Libraries Rock!" 

The Kick Off begins at noon on Monday, June 4 with an Indoor Picnic. Bring your own brown bag lunch and visit with other members of the surrounding community.

May 17, 2018

NFCA release

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Seniors Brittany Huff (Clayton/Northmont) and JOSIE MCELROY (Mt. Orab/Western Brown) have been named All-Central Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Huff earned Second Team honors, while McElroy was selected Honorable Mention. It marks the ninth and tenth NFCA All-Region selections for the Beavers, including three straight years for McElroy!

Mennonite Home Communties of Ohio celebrate Older Americans Month

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is honoring its 420 employees during Older Americans Month, May 2018. 

With the theme, “You Are a Work of Heart,” MHCO is planning celebrations at Mennonite Memorial Home, Maple Crest, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Home Health & Senior Services, Bluffton, and Hilty Home in Pandora. 

Becoming intentional and organized with spending, saving, and investing is crucial for building financial security

By Orrie Augsburger
Adviser Assistant at
Faith Investment Services
Bluffton, 419-358-4207

Controlling your finances is the cornerstone to establishing a secure financial future.

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