May 2015

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Bluffton council will open the floor to comments about the Shannon Cemetery on Monday night. 

The cemetery project, intended to clean up and memorialize Bluffton's pioneer resting place, recently came under criticism from several persons who do not live in Bluffton. 

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Bluffton University awarded degrees to 254 graduates during its 115th annual commencement ceremony on May 3. Local graduates are:

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Kerry Bush, bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Elysia Bush, bachelor’s in social work

Lindsay Conrad, bachelor’s in health care management

Andrea Goings, master’s in business administration (MBA)

Tyler Scott Hochstetler, bachelor’s in organizational management

Taylor Humphreys, bachelor’s in English

Drew Luginbuhl, bachelor’s in mathematics and information technology

Kendra Nickel, MBA

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If you missed your chance for a Larson's Barbecue recently don't worry. 

Todd Larson is set up Monday through Friday at Circle K on State Route 103. He opens for business at 11 a.m. and is open until he's sold out.

Larson's Barbecue is also at the Bluffton Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings and at the Arlington Farmers' Market from 4 to 6 p.m. on Fridays.

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The Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area will tour Cindy Basinger’s Backyard Perennials and More at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2. The tour is part of the club’s monthly meeting and is open the public.

Basinger’s perennial business is at her home, 9745 Phillips Road, Bluffton.

Additional news of the club is in the Edelweiss News, May 27 issue. It is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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May 26, 2015

Dear Village of Bluffton council members, Mayor Augusburger, and Mr. Mehaffie,

Thank you so much for listening to my concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection of College and Main at your streets and alleys committee meeting on May 18.

Since that meeting, I have observed vehicle and pedestrian traffic before and after school. On Tuesday, May 19, I counted 200 cars in the intersection in the 15-minute span between 3 and 3:15 p.m. Only two drivers stopped to allow pedestrians to use the crosswalk.

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The second annual Be A Beaver Triathlon is set for tomorrow (May 30) in Bluffton.

Beginning at 9 a.m. at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, the event will include a 400-meter pool swim, a 20-kilometer bike on nearby country roads and a 5K run through village streets and the Bluffton University Nature Preserve.

Proceeds will help the university’s cross country and track and field teams cover their costs to attend out-of-state invitational meets.

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Richard A. "Dick" Shaneyfelt, 79, of Pandora died May 28, 2015, at 12:49 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born July 19, 1935, in New Carlisle to Richard V. and Zelma Gheen Shaneyfelt. On March 23, 1957, he married Carol Jean Brokschmidt and she survives.

He retired from Phillips ECG, Ottawa. He was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and was active with Gideons International, Bill Glass Prison Ministries, and Beaverdam Transport for Christ. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. 

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Bluffton Family Recreation announced its June Adventure Camp schedule, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

This year BFR offers camps for two age groups. The first is for youth 3 ½ to 5. The second is for youth ages 6 to 9.

“At Adventure Camp your children will learn while having fun,” said Kelly Honse, lead instructor, who has a degree in art education. “The camps include theme-based activities, crafts and snacks.”

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State Representative Bob Cupp will hold four legislative update meetings across Allen County on Monday, June 1.

His Bluffton meeting is at 11:30 a.m., at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

Cupp represents the 4th Ohio House district, which is comprised of all of Allen County. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

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June 2015 is a SUPER month for Bluffton Public Library!  This month marks the start of Summer Read Program, which is titled “Every Hero Has a Story.”  BPL has designated themes for each week of this year’s program in order to support and advocate for its community.  June’s themes are as follows:
● June 7-13: “Community Heroes” Week
● June 14-20: “Be a Hero” Week
● June 21-27: “Be a Green Hero” Week

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