August 2019

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Trinity United Methodist Church, 2022 State Route 103, Bluffton, will hold a "God bless the wheels" event on Sunday, Aug. 18.

The outdoor blessing of the wheels begins at 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

The wheel blessing includes motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, antique cars and anything with wheels.

There will be a bouncy house train rides for the kids, a kids' pedal tractor pull and
 food and refreshments.
 

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The Riley Creek United Methodist Church, 7102 Road M, Ottawa, will celebrate a addition to its historic country church on Sunday, Aug. 18.

There will be a celebration and recognition service at 4 p.m. and a picnic potluck at 6 p.m.

This church has been one room, without plumbing or running water since1882. The congregation broke ground for the addition in October. 

The addition includes  restrooms, a kitchen, air conditioning, a utility room and a fellowship hall. 

Tickets on sale soon for sneak peek and preview of the new location; details below

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Interested in a sneak peek and preview of the soon-to-be new Et Cetera Shop?

Here’s your chance, but you need a ticket to be in the party.

An official sneak peek is from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, at 327 N. Main St. Here’s how you can participate:

According to Chrissy Lugibihl, store manager, “Pre-sale tickets will be on sale from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m. in front of the current Et Cetera Shop, 111 S. Main St., on Wednesday, Aug. 21.”

Chemistry teacher and academic team coach at BHS; was "town crier" during Blaze of Lights

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Bluffton resident, John Edward George, 61, retired Bluffton HS chemistry teacher and Blaze of Lights "town crier," died Aug. 12, 2019, at the Meadows of Ottawa. He was born Nov. 21, 1957, to Charles and Joan (Hite) George. 

John graduated from Liberty Union High School where he was class president and valedictorian, received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and his master’s degree from Ohio State University. 

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Here is the 1927 St. John's E &R Church (UCC) confirmation class.

Front from left, Robert Balmer, Eula Schaublin and John  Romey.

Middle row from left, Dale Davidson, Alma Agin, Rev. Arthur K. Beisheim, Margaret Luginbuhl and Maynard Niswander.

Top from left, Wilmer Badertscher, Frances Criblez, Bess Patrick, Jane Miller and Emerson Niswander.

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The final Bluffton Family Recreation’s kid’s summer camp is a Fortnite-style camp; registration deadline is this Friday, Aug. 16.

Monday-Friday traditional day camp (ages 5-12)

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The library is offering a Wellness for Women workshop on Monday, August 19, at 6 p.m., led by Dr. Molly Senokozlieff from Blanchard Valley Obstetrics and Gynecology. The library requests anyone interested register on or before Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Schedule pickup, school photos taken Aug. 16 and 19

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As the clock ticks toward the opening day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, here are some back-to-school details from the school website.

All school offices are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Friday. Both the Jackson Street and College Avenue entrances are open at Bluffton High School.

Schedule pick up and school pictures will be taken on Friday, Aug. 16, and Monday, Aug. 19, at the middle school and high school buildings.

A packet of information, including the fee card and picture envelope, was mailed on Friday.

Photos tell the story of a small-town celebration

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All photos by Jamie Nygaard
Over 20 photos at bottom of this story
We think National Night Out was created with Bluffton in mind.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

FDA approves Baqsimi nasal powder to treat severe low blood sugar

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Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first ever non-injection medication to treat severe low blood sugar.

The medication is called Baqsimi. It's made of glucagon in the form of a nasal powder, and the FDA approved it to be used as an emergency treatment for severe hypoglycemia.

Severe hypoglycemia is severe low blood sugar. Those with severe low blood sugar may experience confusion or seizures. They can even become unconscious.

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