Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in quality and patient perspectives for the fourth time, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation.
By the time Wanda Stopher, First Mennonite pastor, turns 60 in 2019, she’ll have made 60 pieced comforters, all of which will be donated to Mennonite Central Committee. Helping her in a recent comforter knotting project are (from left) Lori Nester, Judy Diller and Wanda Stopher. Click here for the rest of the story.
For 32 years, the residents of Bluffton have held a celebration known as the Blaze of Lights, which includes a holiday parade, live entertainment, festive family activities, and the lighting of the Ream folk art display.
This year, the event is on Saturday, Nov. 24, when thousands of people will come to enjoy a warm, homestyle Christmas celebration.
"You know when the OSU football game is over," notes chamber CEO Paula Scott; "Suddenly, Main Street is swarmed with people exploring and finding their spots for the parade. It's a great place to meet family and friends.”
Come together on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 27, for Bluffton Day of Giving and create momentum for the education that empowers Bluffton University graduates to make a difference in the world.
For the fifth year, Bluffton University will participate in Giving Tuesday—a global initiative which encourages charitable giving amid holiday consumerism.
With nationally accredited programs in dietetics, education, music and social work, and champion volleyball and women’s basketball teams, Bluffton continues to be a place that inspires young people to find their purpose in the world.
Nov. 12 and 13 were knotting days at Bluffton First Mennonite Church, as persons of all ages participated in knotting comforters that are donated to Mennonite Central Committee.
MCC distributes the comforters to people in the U.S., as well as Jordan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Korea, Ukraine, Iraq, Zambia, Syria, Somalia, Lebanon, Haiti, Burkina Faso, and Canada.
The local Mennonite Women’s group organizes the knotting days to complete comforters made by various members of the church.
