The June 9 meeting of the Village of Bluffton Council was brief–27 minutes long–but full of updates on topics including the Village pool repairs, ideas for sewage services for Mast Estates and progress on Legacy Park fundraising. (Additional details are in the meeting packet HERE.)
Reporting for the Finance Committee, council member Dave Steiner said that the village is discussing sewage removal services for Mast Estates, a subdivision at Lugabill and Phillips roads, with Allen County sanitary engineers.
Council member Ben Stahl provided the Parks & Recreation committee report. He explained that the last steps to fix leaking seams in the Village pool was scheduled for June 10 and that the pool would open in two weeks.
FIRST MENNONITE MEDIA RELEASE__On June 22, starting at 11:00 a.m. at 101 S. Jackson St in Bluffton, the public is invited to a “Frybread Feast,” a meal made up of foods representing several indigenous cultures. Our main dish is the iconic Frybread Taco.
The church is hoping for generous donations to support the work of the organization Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery.
Mennonites are celebrating a milestone–500 years of Anabaptism, the theological framework of their faith. The Doctrine of Discovery is a papal bull from the 1400s that was used to justify the theft of Indigenous Lands and the ongoing genocide of Indigenous Peoples across the world.
Lynn R. LaRue, 84, passed away January 5, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.
Lynn was born August 15, 1940 in Findlay, to William and Ruth (Sherfy) LaRue who preceded him in death. On August 19, 1961 he married Donna (Bach) LaRue who survives.
Lynn was a graduate of Findlay High School. He dedicated many years to the Findlay Police Department as an officer and also worked as a forklift operator for Whirlpool. Lynn was an avid Ohio State football fan and loved to play the harmonica.
JUNE 9 MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, June 13. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall.
Sponsor: Superior Plus Realtors - Zac Kohli
The Twisted Whisk will be providing the breakfast. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m.
Program begins at 7:30 a.m. Chief Noah Babcock will be presenting on how the transition from a volunteer EMS department to a full-time EMS department is going, and what we can expect going forward.
On Wednesday, June 4 the Village of Bluffton resumed seasonal application of a chemical to reduce the mosquito population in the Village. A chemical called Duet Adulticide is used. This product has been used locally for about 10 years.
Assistant Village administrator Bryan Lloyd provided the following information on application. Mosquito spraying will be done on Wednesday evenings, weather permitting (above 50* and not raining). During long dry periods, the Village may take weeks off depending on mosquito population. Spraying occurs on Thursdays when conditions don't allow application the previous night.
Spraying takes place from about 9:00-midnight. The product is most effective while the mosquito population is active.
The Bluffton/Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society will host Swiss Day 2025 at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. The event will be held in the new Heritage Center, 8350 Bixel Rd. Please bring a hot and cold dish to share plus your own table setting. Members and prospective members will be updated on what comes next for the society. Self-conducted tours will be available.
