Representative Robert R. Cupp (R), Ohio House District 4, visited Maple Crest Senior Living Village and Willow Ridge, Bluffton, on July 9. Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and LeadingAge Ohio invited Cupp for a tour and discussion on support for long-term care at the state level.
Cupp, Susan Wallace, director of public affairs for LeadingAge Ohio; Laura Voth, CEO, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio; and MHCO administrative staff discussed workforce issues, the State budget, Greenhouse Homes, and challenges facing the long-term care industry.
The Beaverdam Bunch held their last meeting on July 9, 2018. Demonstrations were given by Carter Dyer, Adam Fritsch, Kaitlin Thurmond, Jay Tuttle, Liam Watson, Mackay Tuttle, and Gracie Yarnell. A safety talk was also given by Nathan Hardesty. For the silent auction we are putting in a nail care basket.
The Bluffton High School Class of 1953 held its 65th class reunion at Bystillwaters Bistro on June 30.
Pictured are: Front from left: Janice (Henry) Newton, Carol (Kimmet) Westhaus, Shirley (Derringer) Rock, Joan (Moser) Wright, Dolores (Hauenstein) Hamlin,
Back from left: Tom Bucher, Mary (Lewis) Coletta, Dave Gerber, Richard Bucher, Kaye (Matter) Hughes, Bob Mathewson and Bill Montgomery.
Niki Sidle, MSW, LISW-S, will present “Dying with Dignity: An Ethical and Holistic Approach,” at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, on Thursday, July 19, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The presentation is approved for 3 social work contact hours in ethics. Pre-registration is required.
Note: Kathleen Stauffer Mikkelsen, a resident of Mennonite Memorial Home, celebrates her 101th birthday on July 3. The following account by Kathleen is reprinted from the book "Bluffton A Good Place To Miss."
Click here for an interview the Icon conducted with her prior to birthday 100.
England, France, Germany and Switzerland are stamped on passports of several Bluffton High School students, teachers and adults accompanying the group during a nine-day tour of Europe.
Led by Bluffton High School teachers Vickie Garmon and Brigette Hoff, the itinerary included a great introduction to Europe and its variety of cultures.
Termed “London, Paris and the Alps,” the trip made stops several museums, historic sites, and European landmarks.
