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Members of the Bluffton High School class of 1969 held its class reunion this past weekend.

Attending, front row: Karlyn Reichenbach Holt, Rita Reiman Teders, Beth Buist, Valerie Devier Eikenbary, Sue Neuenschwander Cupples, Shirley Brauen, Nancy Tripplett Swart, Rosemary Spinelli, Carolyn Neufeld Huffman

Second row: Mary Basinger Heyneman, Mary Hanthorn Gratz, Judy Sumney Dailey, Rene Shelley, Loretta Niedemire Bessette, Erika Gellert

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By Fred Steiner

In a manner of speaking, the Mennonite Home officially gained senior citizen status this summer. It's 55 years old. It may now join AARP.

My connection to 410 W. Elm St. is unusual: I've never lived there, but know it pretty well. My mother worked there for over a quarter of a century, first in the laundry, next as a nurse's aide, then as an LPN and finally as a resident herself.

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Maple Crest will hold its annual resident and family picnic at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, in the Patio Room at Maple Crest.

Main dishes and table service is provided. Families attending are asked to bring a favorite dessert to share. There is no cost for the event. RSVP by Monday, Aug. 2, to 419-358-7654.

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Alisa McPheron

The Inn at Ohio Northern University announces the addition of Alisa McPheron as Director of Culinary Services and Excellence to its staff. This position will compliment the sales and operations team of The Inn. She will work with other team members to strengthen operations and outside sales. She will also be responsible for the training of services associates and service training initiatives.

McPheron graduated with honors from the Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I., with Degrees in Culinary Arts and Foodservice Management.

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Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host an open house to celebrate its 55 years of mission to the community on Sunday, July 18, according to Laura Voth, chief executive officer.

The open house will be held in the Chapel at Mennonite Home and at Maple Crest from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend either location. For more information call 419-358-1015.

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Operations Specialist Seaman Aaron D. Cox of the U.S. Navy, was appointed Third Class Petty Officer by his commanding officer on board USS Harpers Ferry on June 4.

Cox has served abroad in Japan for over 18 months and has been in the navy for 2 1/2 years. He is a 2004 graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School. His father is Dean Cox of Lima and his mother is Gloria Cox of Pandora.

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