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Chemistry teacher and academic team coach at BHS; was "town crier" during Blaze of Lights

Bluffton resident, John Edward George, 61, retired Bluffton HS chemistry teacher and Blaze of Lights "town crier," died Aug. 12, 2019, at the Meadows of Ottawa. He was born Nov. 21, 1957, to Charles and Joan (Hite) George. 

John graduated from Liberty Union High School where he was class president and valedictorian, received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and his master’s degree from Ohio State University. 

Here is the 1927 St. John's E &R Church (UCC) confirmation class.

Front from left, Robert Balmer, Eula Schaublin and John  Romey.

Middle row from left, Dale Davidson, Alma Agin, Rev. Arthur K. Beisheim, Margaret Luginbuhl and Maynard Niswander.

Top from left, Wilmer Badertscher, Frances Criblez, Bess Patrick, Jane Miller and Emerson Niswander.

The library is offering a Wellness for Women workshop on Monday, August 19, at 6 p.m., led by Dr. Molly Senokozlieff from Blanchard Valley Obstetrics and Gynecology. The library requests anyone interested register on or before Tuesday, Aug. 15.

The final Bluffton Family Recreation’s kid’s summer camp is a Fortnite-style camp; registration deadline is this Friday, Aug. 16.

Monday-Friday traditional day camp (ages 5-12)

Schedule pickup, school photos taken Aug. 16 and 19

As the clock ticks toward the opening day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, here are some back-to-school details from the school website.

All school offices are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Friday. Both the Jackson Street and College Avenue entrances are open at Bluffton High School.

Schedule pick up and school pictures will be taken on Friday, Aug. 16, and Monday, Aug. 19, at the middle school and high school buildings.

A packet of information, including the fee card and picture envelope, was mailed on Friday.

Photos tell the story of a small-town celebration

All photos by Jamie Nygaard
Over 20 photos at bottom of this story

We think National Night Out was created with Bluffton in mind.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

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