Ryan Oostland, a Bluffton University senior mathematics major and computer science minor from Goshen, Ind., is spending the summer collaborating with Dr. Stephen Harnish, professor of mathematics, on a research project through the XSEDE EMPOWER Program.
The program’s acronym stands for Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment and is supported by the National Science Foundation.
Jared Caprella of Lima, is Bluffton's new postmaster. His position officially started on June 22, however, he has been officer in charge (OIC) here since February.
Caprella, a 2007 Bath High School graduate, started his postal career as a carrier in Boulder, Colo., in 2012. The next year he transferred to Lima as a carrier. In 2014 he became a management supervisor.
The new postmaster is a 2011 Ohio State University graduate with a degree in health science management and a minor in business.
Bluffton police chief guest speaker at senior citizen July dinner meeting
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Ryan Burkholder, Bluffton police chief, will discuss technology in the police force during the Monday, July 8, Bluffton Senior Citizens Association 6 p.m. dinner.
The dinner is $8 and reservation are due by Wednesday, July 3. Luke’s Bar and Grill will cater the dinner.
Several members celebrate their 90th birthday in July and they will received a life membership in the association at the meeting. Those persons are Coleen Hight, Ida Dunlap, Bernard Baumgartner, RosaLee Greenway and Martha Unruh.
A free VIP showing of Disney’s “Toy Story 4” takes place Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m. at the Shannon Theatre.
The showing is sponsored by Magical Moments Vacations, Findlay.
“Are you an educator, first responder, firefighter, in law enforcement, a military family or work in health care? We wish to say ‘thank you’ for our local heroes,” said Jen Kistler of Magical Moments.
“The only requirement to see this free showing is to obtain a validated registration to ensure everyone has a seat,” she said.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has several volunteer opportunities in Bluffton and Pandora this summer, according to Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator.
Here is the current list of opportunities. Contact Strahm at [email protected] or call her at 419-358-1015, extension 248, for more details.
County Line Church of the Brethren is hosting a Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 6 p.m., including a chicken barbecue and free music.
Bring your own seating for this free outdoor gospel concert, geared towards the whole family, including a free bouncy house to keep children entertained.
The concert will be behind the church, located at 4227 N Hardin Road, (Hancock County Road 15 from Bluffton), Harrod.
The next Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area meeting is Tuesday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m., outdoors at the community garden. This is located on Main Street (North Dixie Highway), just passed the village sign.
Betsy DeFrancesco will be speaking on propagating perennials by cuttings of leaves, stems and roots. This is useful when your perennials have become overgrown or you wish to share some of your plants with family or friends.
Please note, you will want to bring a folding chair or something to sit on for this meeting.
Bluffton University has announced the dean’s list for undergraduate students for the spring 2019 term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list.
