Bluffton Hospital lab accredited
Bluffton Hospital was recently awarded accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
The award means that Bluffton Hospital's laboratory is one of more than 6,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.
Sauder family art exhibit
He came here for business and marketing, but the legacy of Jerry H. Sauder forever will be the arts.
The Sauder Visual Arts Center at Bluffton University was named for Jerry H. Sauder, an honor that is somewhat ironic due to the nature of his studies and chicken farming during the 1920s. But it is this honor that has been influential in the choice of the show that premiered in the Grace Albrecht Gallery on April 20.
The “Sauder Family Artists” show will be on display from April 20 through May 11. The featured artists are Sauder’s three children: Carlton, Kathryn, and Carolyn, all of whom, like their father, are Bluffton graduates.
Bluffton schools receives $10,000+ from FEMA
At the April 21 Bluffton school board meeting, Superintendent Greg Denecker announced that the district has received a $10,985 check from FEMA for damages from the flood last August.
Damages to district property were in excess of $12,500. “The district is not required to take any additional insurance after accepting this FEMA check,” said Denecker.
Jackpot offered for trout named for Bluffton Hospital
This Sunday, May 4, local anglers will be hoping to catch something from the hospital, but it’s not a cold. Area anglers will be vying for the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club 2008 number one tagged trout named in honor of 100 years of service at Bluffton Hospital.
The 64th annual trout derby is from 204 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Buckeye Quarry.
If caught during derby hours, the number one trout will be worth half of the jackpot accumulated from the sale of $5 tickets. The other half of the jackpot goes to the lucky ticket holder in a drawing at the conclusion of the derby.
April 24, 2008 Headlines
Bluffton University
May Day weekend
May 2-4
Bluffton University will celebrate its 98th May Day weekend May 2-4. Reservations are necessary for some of the events. Visit the university website for more information and a complete listing of events.
n Friday events:
Class of 1958, 50-year reunion, 4 p.m., Marbeck Center Kreider Room
Pi Delta Honor Society banquet, 6 p.m., Marbeck Center Commons
Musical “Singin’ in the Rain,” 8 p.m., Founders Hall. Reserved seats are $10. Bleacher seats maybe purchased at the door for $5. Call 419-358-3239 (box office) for reservation.
n Saturday events:
May Day Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m., Burcky Gym. A four-mile run and two 5K walk courses are available.
Women’s Council basket sale, 9 a.m.-5p.m., Marbeck Center Gallery Lounge. Persons may participate by donating a themed gift basket or purchasing a basket, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Marbeck Center Gallery Lounge.
Alumni Choir Sing, 9:15 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall. Current and former Bluffton conductors will lead an informal time of singing for former members of any Bluffton University choir.
May Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Centennial Hall lawn. It includes the May pole dance performed by first-year students, crowning of the May Day king and queen and recognition of graduating seniors.
Alumni luncheon and class reunions, noon, Marbeck Center Commons
Larry W. Jones Award
Goes to Christine Purves
The Bluffton University Larry W. Jones Memorial Sports Award was presented to Christine Purves, a Bluffton community member. She is a former Bluffton University instructor and Bluffton school teacher. She remains a role model for many Bluffton student-athletes, sending them encouraging notes, e-mails and attending and supporting many athletics contests.
April 17, 2008 Headlines
Relay for Life kick-off rally April 22
The Bluffton Relay for Life Organizing Committee would like to invite the Bluffton community to the Relay for Life of Bluffton Kickoff Rally Tuesday, April 22, from 4-7 p.m. at The Centre at Bluffton.
A dinner consisting of chicken breast and pulled pork sandwich, cheesy potatoes and salad will be available for $5.50 per ticket. Meals may be eaten there or may be carried out.
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Clemens Construction Group Opens Main Street office
“Building our community,” is the motto of a new business that recently opened an office on North Main Street.
The business is Clemens Construction Group, owned by Stan Clemens of Bluffton.
The office is at 147 N. Main St., Suite A, which most recently housed a local office of Behnke and Co., an employee benefits insurance broker.
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Bluffton University plans 5th Riley Creek Festival
The fifth annual Riley Creek Festival is from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, on Neufeld Residence Hall lawn at Bluffton University.
This year’s jungle theme is “Go Wild at the Riley Creek Festival 2008!” Apart from lunch, all events are free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Dan Stanowick.
Rain location for inflatables and booths will be in Burcky gym and Marbeck Commons for the picnic lunch.
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Riley Creek clean-up day set for May 10
Mark your calendar.
The first-ever community-wide spring clean-up of Riley Creek is slated for Saturday, May 10, according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.
As a result of the August flood, the stream through Bluffton has become clogged with objects, and the banks and tree branches along the stream have become depositories of everything from lumber, bags and an assortment of flood-related items.
Mehaffie said that the village is looking for individuals and organizations volunteer in the clean-up.
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Booths available for Chamber craft show May 17
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced booths are available for the “Special Places, Outdoor Spaces - Spring Festival” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 17.
Main Street will be closed from town hall to Cherry Street for booths to line the thoroughfare.
Booth size is 15 feet across and 10 feet deep. There are approximately 110 booths available. Exhibitors may register for more than one booth, as needed.
The fee is $40 each or $50 after May 1. Booths are reserved on a first come-first served basis. There is no refund policy.
Set up begins at 6 a.m. All vehicles must be off the streets by 8:45 a.m. Jerry Burkholder is vendor director for this annual craft show.
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April 10, 2008 Headlines
New look for Bluffton chamber
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has a new look this spring as it announces a new chief operating officer, several new board members and a new chair of the Blaze of Lights. Fred Steiner has replaced Betsy Lee as chief operating officer.
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$4 generic prescription drugs here
Four dollar generic prescriptions drugs are now available in Bluffton. Their arrival is a result of Greg’s Pharmacy joining Health Mart, one of the largest chains of independently-owned community pharmacies in the nation.
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Village committee
meeting schedule
The following village-related meetings are planned in the next two months (Council meetings are in the lower level of the public library):
April 14 – Council personnel
committee, 7:30 p.m., library
April 14 – Bluffton council,
8 p.m., library
April 19 – Tree commission,
7:30 p.m., EMS building
April 28 – Bluffton council,
8 p.m., library
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Library exhibit
The American Civil War Museum of Ohio has a traveling exhibit on display at the Bluffton Public Library this month.
This exhibit titled “Ohio in the Civil War,” goes into detail on topics such as Johnson’s Island, Camp Chase and the battle of Buffington Island. The exhibit is now on display and will be open to the public during library hours.
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$10,000
top prize
of raffle
Steve McCullough walked away from the 9th annual Bluffton Athletic Boosters’ reverse raffle on April 5 with the top prize of $10,000 as his ticket was the last one drawn.
According to event organizers, close to $20,000 was raised in support of Pirate athletes with many cash prizes and items given away throughout the evening.
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Run/walk
club organizes
here on April 12
Persons interested in running and walking are invited to attend an organizational meeting of a local run/walk club on Saturday, April 12, at Common Grounds Coffeehouse, 101 S. Main St. An informal run/walk will begin at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast and a planning session at 8 a.m. The route for those planning to run or walk will accommodate those wishing to push jogging strollers.
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