Robert and Treva Stratton of 999 E. Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 9, 2013.
Robert and the former Treva M. Althaus were married Aug. 9, 1953 at Ebenezer Mennonite Church by the Reverend Howard T. Landes.
They are the parents of three children, Brett (Diane) Stratton, Jay (Sherry) Stratton and Sue (Robert) Fett, all of Bluffton. They have nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A family dinner celebration is being planned at a later date.
The Bluffto Elementary, Middle School and High School offices are now open in preparation for the 2013-14 school year. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Post Secondary Students: Juniors and Seniors that have scheduled courses at Bluffton University need to make sure to stop in and see Mr. Shivley (Aug. 6-8). Make sure to bring in your college schedule. A letter should have been received from the guidance office in July with dates and times that he will be available.
This week's Bluffton's Farmers Market has an extra event. It's the sixth annual performathon and fundraiser for Campus Life/YFC, presented by students of Krysti's Music Studio.
"We'll have fun and fellowship, food, a silent auction, and musical entertainment by many of our students," said Krysti Schey of the studio.
Drawings for prizes from the fundraiser takes place at noon.
Here's the latest performance schedule. More students and times will be added.
The Lima Rotary Foundation will present its quarterly grants to eight non-profit agencies on Monday, Aug. 5 at noon during the weekly Rotary Club meeting, held at the City Club, 144 S. Main St.
The Lima Symphony Orchestra will receive $864 to provide tickets for Marimor students and their families; $1,000 to sponsor the Young People’s Concert; and $1,500 to fund the KidStuff Program at the Lima Public Library.
Equestrian Therapy Program will receive $1,000 to assist with programming, including a new program for at-risk students.
The Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Township United Way will hold a "work night" at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 13, in the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium.
"The more who attend, the quicker we can get our sorting, stuffing, and labeling completed and everyone can be on their way to enjoy the rest of the evening," said Linda Fleming of the board.
As the 2013-14 The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce season begins, the chamber invites businesses, organizations and individuals in the community to join the chamber.
The chamber currently has 182 members and has expanded this season to offer memberships to individuals not necessarily associated with a business or organization.
"We invite interested residents of the larger Bluffton community to consider joining the chamber to show their support the community," said Fred Steiner, chamber CEO.
