The United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam, and Richland Township current 2014-2015 campaign has raised $12,363.49, out of the campaign goal of $25,000, according to Neil Reichenbach, United Way treasurer.
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"The percentage amount raised is 49.45%. If you have not contributed please send your donation to Citizens National Bank Bluffton," he said.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) provided checks of $1,000 each to Bluffton Release Time/Weekday Christian Education and the Pandora-Gilboa Athletic Boosters.
Presentations were made in Bluffton on Feb. 20 and in Pandora on March 3. • The photo above shows the presentation to Bluffton Weekday Christian Education scholarship fund.
• The photo below shows the presentation to the PG Athletic Boosters.
N. LaVonne Sommer, 100, of Pandora, died at 10:08 a.m. March 6, 2015 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born Sept. 20, 1914, in McComb to Walter A. and Tressa Rader Otto. On Sept. 26, 1936 she married James D. Sommer and he preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1982.
She co-owned and operated Sommer Motor Sales in Pandora. She was a member of Pandora United Methodist Church and a graduate of Rawson High School.
Before winter actually departs here's what we hope is one final scenic Bluffton winter scene. It's looking at the National Quarry from the west path between Riley Creek and the quarry. (Mary Pannabecker Steiner photo).
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Bluffton University baseball team wrapped up its trip to Florida on a high note, defeating Alvernia College, 7-2, on Friday, March 6. The Beavers head north to the frigid cold of Ohio at 4-4 while Alvernia dropped to 6-3 on the season.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, will hold its fourth Lenten service on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Pastor Al Schmitzer will speak on “One of you will Betray Me."
The choir will sing “Abba.” Abba is a word drawn from the everyday language of Palestine. it is a personal form of “Father” and shows love and trust, according to Schmitzer.
Everyone is welcome to attend the service and a light supper which will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
