One of the longest continually operating educational programs in Bluffton celebrates 90 years this summer.
Bluffton Weekday Christian Education launched in Bluffton schools in 1924 and continues today. Since its beginning, 29 persons have taught elementary youth in what is now known as “release time.” Classes take place in First Mennonite Church.
The program celebrated 90 years during a recent Bluffton farmers’ market.
Current board members of Weekday Christian Ed are Mark Yoder, Gary Bishop and Joyce Smith.
Students at Bluffton Child Development Center spent an imaginary day at the beach on Tuesday. Here pre-kindergarten class students Xavier Navarro and Jonathon Gage play a game.
The daily temperature highs and lows resemble lopsided basketball scores. Daily highs are in the 80s and lows in the low 60s.
To review June's daily temperatures and precipitation report, open the attachment at the bottom of this story. It is provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, and Northwest Physical Therapy now provides therapy for persons with hip, knee or joint replacement, and persons with prosthetics, cardiac rehab, and persons recovering from strokes or major surgeries.
Features of the program include:
• IV therapy
• Post-surgical care
• Restorative care
• Continuous Passive Motion Machine (CPM)
• Wound care
• In-house dietician
• VitalStim therapy
Kathy Miles is with her lawn chair, a bag full of items and a Wal-Mart Gift card she won in the Thrivent Financial free drawing held at the Bluffton Area Relay for Life. The items were provided by Thrivent Financial.
Bluffton University Head Coach Denny Dorrel and his staff announce that Bluffton University football will host a free one-day youth clinic on Thursday, July 24.
Coach Dorrel is anticipating his first season at the helm of Bluffton's football team. Dorrel, along with his newly-constructed staff and team, will direct the clinic on campus of Bluffton University on Thursday, July 24, from 6-8:30 p.m.
