October 2019

The Cory-Rawson class of 1952 held a 67th reunion on Oct.19 at The
Dakota Grill in Findlay.  Ten class members and six guests attended.

Class members seated, front from left, Margaret (Augsburger) Miller, Ione (Cogley) Morrison, Marilyn (Marquart) Maroscher, Dorothy (Bowersox) Powell, Carol Jean (Frantz) Bucher.

Standing from left, Tom Latham, Lauren Rettig, Ann (Romick) Keller, David Clymer, and Ron Heldman.
 

Collecting care package items for deployed service men and women

LIST OF SUGGESTED ITEMS TO DONATE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY -

For the sixth year, Bluffton Child Development Center will participate in the Blaze of Lights parade and invites public participation.

"This holiday season, we will be collecting items to send care packages for the deployed men and women overseas," said Francine Donathan, Center director.

"We will be walking through the parade with shopping carts to collect donations. Items can also be dropped off at 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817 by Tuesday, Dec. 3," she said.

 

Veterans living in the Pandora-Gilboa School District are invited to the Annual Veterans' Banquet on Monday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m., at the Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E. Washington St., St. Rt. 12

Blanchard Valley Hospital on Becker's Hospital Review’s list for fifth time

Blanchard Valley Hospital has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States. This is the fifth time that the organization has received this distinction. 

Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals list is based on a hospital's quality, accolades and service to its community. 

Citizens National Bank will host a series of free seminars featuring Robert J. Morgan, Senior Consultant with Austin Associates, LLC.

Local business owners are invited to hear Morgan present his economic forecast for 2020. He will discuss current market conditions and what he expects to see in regards to unemployment, housing and the challenges facing business owners in the upcoming year.

Lynda Best, Lori Steffen and Janis Badertscher

Village Cut ‘N Curl, 212 Cherry St., Bluffton, now has three owners, according to Lynda Best.

The three are Best, Lori Steffen and Janis Badertscher. Lynda worked with Janis and Lori’s salon at Hair Quarters for three months following the May 2 flood, which closed Cut 'N Curl for remodeling.

According to Lynda, after working so well during that period, the three decided to become partners at the newly remodeled Village Cut 'N Curl.

A grand reopening is set for 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. Ron and Sue Epp of Bluffton own the building.

Kevin Haver: “Feedback we’ve received about the park here in Bluffton is to keep it simple and natural.”

Several enhancements were added this summer to Bluffton’a Motter Park, which is part of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District.

“A gazebo is now in place at the park entrance. It was made possible through a gift from the Jean Henze estate of Gomer,” according to Kevin Haver, park district director. “A second gazebo is now in Kendrick Woods, another park in the district.”

“The gazebo is the focal point of Motter Park,” said Haver, adding that it can be used as a meeting place for persons planning to hike the park’s trails.

Several committee meetings are on the Bluffton council schedule this month. All meetings are held at the village's town hall. Those follow:

Utilities Commission – Wednesday, October 23 at 5 p.m.
Ordinance – Thursday, October 24 at 8 p.m.
Village Council  - Monday, October 28 at 7 p.m.

By Cort Reynolds
Bluffton sophomore hitter Kylie Stackhouse was named first team All-District 8 in Div. IV for volleyball in voting by the area coaches.

Stackhouse topped the Lady Pirates in kills and blocks this season. Bluffton finished 12-12 overall and 4-4 in the Northwest Conference this season as Stackhouse also made first team All-NWC.

Senior Addy Vaughn of St. Henry was named Div. IV Player of the Year for the West. Senior Lea Pessell of Arcadia and junior Liz Scheckelhoff of Leipsic shared Div. IV East Player of the Year honors.

Here’s a recap of Bluffton University fall sports teams from last week.

Cross country
The Bluffton Beavers traveled to Oberlin College on Saturday, Oct. 19 and ran fantastic races at the annual Inter-Regional Rumble!

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