Thanks for the efforts of seven girls in Bluffton Girl Scout Troop 20007 nearly 50 trees in the 20-year-old Village Arboretum are now identified. Gail Clingerman and Sarah Bergstrand are troop leaders who helped with the ambitious project.
A 34-page arboretum guide is attached at the bottom of this story -
Most residents might not even be aware of the arboretum’s existence. But, with the identification project completed, the awareness of the grove and the important part it plays in the community will become more evident over time.
Bluffton Community Preschool will hold a community open house on Monday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. to let the community tour its new location in the Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 112 Main St.
The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served.
The teaching staff will be present to answer questions parents of children may have. Registration forms are available for last minute enrollments.
The staff encourages parents to bring their children to see the new space.
Bluffton’s biggest night of the summer, National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 1.
The event includes free food, games for youth, performance by Nashville Crush Trio from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Here’s the updated schedule for the fourth annual event held at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool from 6 to 9 p.m.:
Bluffton Senior Citizens will celebrate Irene Baumgartner’s 90th birthday during the Monday, Aug 14, senior monthly dinner meeting. Baumgartner turns 90 in August and will receive a life membership in the association.
Meanwhile, Larry Cress from Wheelhouse, a Christian Bicycle Cooperative in Lima, will present the evening program on the group’s mission. Ted’s Market will cater the meal. Tickets are $7.50 and must be purchased by Aug. 9. The program starts at 6 p.m. in the Center, 132 N. Main St.
Blanchard Valley Hospital has been recognized by U.S News and World Report as a high performing hospital for knee replacements. Blanchard Valley Hospital also holds high performing ratings in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart failure and hip replacement.
“Blanchard Valley Hospital is proud to have earned this distinction and believe it is proof of our commitment to quality, patient-centered care,” said Chris Keller, vice president of clinical services.
