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Camp Friedenswald director university Forum speaker

For 2007 graduate Jenna Liechty Martin, living a life of wholeness and joy is only possible in community, a community not just comprised of people. 

“There’s no such thing as living our best lives without cultivating healthy and just relationships with the land and soil we inhabit, because without land and soil there’s no life to be lived,” Liechty Martin, explained during her Nov. 19 Forum presentation at Bluffton University.

By Lori Thomas, MD
Medical Director, Beyond MedSpa
Many women are affected by vaginal dryness or pain during intercourse, which is a direct result of vaginal dryness. However, many women do not realize that there are treatment options available.

There will be clowns on Main Street on Saturday. You'll have a chance to see them in the Blaze parade. Here's a clown sample from last year's parade.

5 p.m. parade • 6 p.m. live entertainment • 7 p.m. lighting ceremony • Santa at Senior Center

Saturday's Blaze of Lights Festival draws families and friends off the couch and away from screens large and small  to enjoy a festive day in downtown Bluffton.

The 33rd annual celebration is expected to draw several thousand people to the village, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Bluffton’s shops, restaurants and festival vendors are ready to keep visitors busy, warm, and well-fed.

Was a Korean War veteran; awarded combat and Bronze Star

Robert J. Stratton, 93, died Nov. 28, 2019, at his residence.  Bob was born May 28, 1926, in Bluffton to the late Raymond and Carrie (Sutter) Stratton. On Aug. 9, 1953, he married Treva Althaus Stratton who survives.

Bob was a graduate of Bluffton High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War serving with the 24th Infantry Division. He was awarded the combat and Bronze Star medals. Bob was an active member of the American Legion Post #382 in Bluffton and also served in other veteran organizations. 

Andrew Renner leads Bluffton with 24 points

The Bluffton University men's basketball team traveled to Hiram College for a Thanksgiving Eve matchup with the Terriers on Nov. 27.

Three Beavers notched double figures in the scoring column which helped propel them to a 76-61 victory over the Terriers. Bluffton improved to 3-2 overall while Hiram fell to 2-4 on the year.

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