Chay Reigle may speak for three fellow Bluffton University students when he sums up how he spent part of his summer vacation, in Phoenix, Ariz.
“In just a week,” notes the public relations major, “I beefed up my resume; got real-world experience in journalism; worked alongside professors; attended a convention filled with passionate, socially responsible people; and even got to experience the infamous dry heat.”
July's Bluffton school board meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, July 15, is rescheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesdy, July 17, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent. The meeting will take place in the Bluffton Elementary Media Center.
Local resident David Voth, a pioneer in the crime victims’ rights movement in Ohio and the nation, will be recognized on Thursday, July 18, in Columbus during the 10th anniversary celebration of Models of Justice Awards Ceremony, sponsored by the Justice League of Ohio.
The event honoring persons who have protected and advanced crime victims' rights and celebrates the Justice League of Ohio’s decade of service.
Olivia Matthews serves a hot dog during Friday's First National Bank's customer appreciation lunch. Her dad, Brendon, helped out by roasting the dogs. Olivia will be a third grader at Bluffton elementary this fall.
Members of the Bluffton High School class of 1948 celebrated its 65th reunion on June 21. Members attending were, front row from left, Ceacle Potee Shields, Peggy Eckenwiler Augsburger, Jean Burkholder Reichenbach, Ester Lugibill Brauen, Marilyn Fett Bullock and Earl Hauenstein. Back row from left, Mary Jane Burkholder Gilliom, Mary Schmidt Amstutz, Don Herr, Maurice Garmatter and Wade Oberly.