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Intended for seniors and families

"Talking to loved ones about death is always difficult," said Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director.

The Center hosts an End of Life Seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 8, to help enable these discussions. "This seminar is intended for seniors and their families. Come when you can and stay as long as you like," said Meyer.

The evening includes presentations from attorneys, accountants, funeral directors and other professionals. These speakers are available to chat one-on-one plus speaking on the following topics:

Bluffton's Memorial Day observance included its traditional parade from downtown to Maple Grove Cemetery. There the Bluffton American Legion Post 382 conducted a Memorial Day service.

Grace Nickels receives her Bluffton High School diploma. The 2017 BHS commencement was Saturday. (Rae Staton photo)

Parade, Maple Grove ceremony, chicken barbecue

Bluffton's Memorial Day observance is Monday, May 29. Here is information about the day from the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.
 
• Anyone wishing to be in the parade, be in line by 9:15 a.m.
• Time of the parade: 9:30 a.m.
• Parade line up: Bluffton town hall
• Ceremonies: Maple Grove Cemetery

• Memorial Day speaker: Tim Wilmetta, pastor of the Bluffton First United Methodist Church and chaplain for the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tennessee.

BHS runners continue to hold five regional meet records - see the list

Bluffton High School boys’ track team advances six athletes to the Division III state track and field meet this week in Columbus.

CHECK OUT THE LIST OF BHS REGIONAL RECORD-HOLDERS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

BHS boys finished third in the Tiffin regional. The top five team places follow:

1 – Eastwood, 84 points
2 – Montpelier, 41 points
3 – Bluffton, 38 points
4 - Liberty Center, 29 points
5 - Patrick Henry, 28 points          

The following team members advance:

You'd think it was the last day of school.

It was.

Interested in watching two minutes go by after the elementary bell rings for the final time in the 2016-17 school year?

CLICK HERE sit back and enjoy. Or, scroll down and click on the video.

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