June 2019

The Bluffton Shuffleboard Club announces its summer tournament schedule.

In addition, it invites persons interested in learning to play the game to attend any of the club sessions. These are Mondays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Already held was a Bluffton state tournament on May 23-24 and the Mildred and Clarence Brunn doubles event on June 3.

Future tournaments follow:

• June 17-18 – Bluffton state tournament, any doubles 16 frames/75

• July 1 – Crowe Memorial, draw doubles

Rob Martin, the chief and director of Hanco EMS, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), is the recipient of the Ohio Association of Community Behavioral Health Authorities’ (OACBHA) 2019 CARES Award.

This award is given annually to first responders and frontline workers who go above and beyond in helping individuals, families and their communities deal with the adverse effects of Ohio’s opiate epidemic.

This program is at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at the Bluffton Public Library, for 6th to 12th graders.

The village of Mt. Victory, hosts a wine and chocolate walk from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 14.

Mt. Victory merchants will offer treats while its shops are open for the walk.

Three of local wineries will be on site pouring and selling bottles of wine (Bokes Creek Winery, Rose Acres, and Bear Vine Winery). 

New this year, visitors may purchase a VIP ticket (only 30 available) and get a one hour open air (weather permitting) paint and sip experience with Artist Marilyn Reed. 

Hardin County Pullers wil turn some dirt

FROM ADA ICON - The 11th annual Ada War Memorial truck pulls is set for 7 p.m., Friday, June 7, at the Ada park. Gates open at 3 p.m. and registration starts at 5 p.m. A rain date is 6 p.m., Saturday, June 8.

Josh Kauffman was a teacher and AD at Pandora-Gilboa from 2012-14

Josh Kauffman, a teacher and athletic director at Pandora-Gilboa from 2012 to 2014, accepted a two-year contract as the new principal of Bluffton Middle School, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.

Currently middle school principal at Piqua City Schools – a position he served for the past three years – Kauffman will begin his position here on Aug. 1. His salary at Bluffton is $89,000.

Hear about it at the June 14 Bluffton chamber breakfast

Wessler Engineering and the Village of Bluffton will provide the back story on "Water: Where It Comes From and Where It Goes," at the Friday, June 14, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

"Learn how this vital service is provided," said Scott. "Persons interested in attending the breakfast should RSVP by Wednesday, June 12, to [email protected]."

The meeting is free and open to the public and takes place in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St.

Former Bluffton resident, Karen Sue Rodabaugh, now a resident of Jacksonville, Florida, announces her engagement to Mark Allen Varner of Daytona Beach, Florida, previously of Marathon Oil Co in Findlay, Ohio.

Karen and Marks' parents are the late Dr. Franklin and Lois Rodabaugh of Bluffton and Mr. Robert and Nita Varner of Robinson, Illinois.

The wedding will take place at 3 p.m. on June 29, at the Forgiven Church in Macclenny, Florida, with a reception for friends and family to follow at the Glen Venue in Glen Saint Mary, Florida.

Bluffton Child Development Center is enrolling Toddlers," according to Francine Donathan, director.

"There are a few spots available.  Please call 419 358-8222 to sign your child up," she said. The Center is located at 325 County Line Road.

If you can find Stratton's Recreation Hall you might be able to bowl a game or two. This advertisement from the 1942 Bluffton College Ista says you can "tally in our alley."

Here's how to find the recreation hall. Look for the steps leading to a basement next to the Shannon Theatre on Main Street. Today it is the office for the United Auto Works (UAW) union, involving employees at Tower Automotive.

 

 

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