June 2022

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The Ramseyer family invites you to come celebrate the wonderful life of Bill Ramseyer.

A life, so beautiful, deserves a special celebration. Leave your sadness at the door, but bring rather your stories, your laughs, and your happiness over a life that was lived to the fullest.

The service will take place at 2 p.m. on June 11, 2022 at First Mennonite Church, 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffotn.

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, is adding a Tuesday evening service for the month of June. 

The service begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be an abbreviated version of the previous Sunday service. 

Regular Sunday services continue at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

The 8:00 a.m. Sunday service is livestreamed and archived on the church website www.tlcjenera.org

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The Allen County Board of Elections has announced an August 2 primary election with the following deadlines:

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 – Registration deadline

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 – Absentee voting begins

Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 12:00 noon – Deadline to submit Absentee Ballot by mail

Monday, August 1, 2022 – Mailing your ballot? It must be post marked by this day to be counted

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 – ELECTION DAY – 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Bluffton High School has announced the following 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 school year:

9th Grade – all A
Brody Anderson, Levi Antrim,  Raelyn Clinger, Asa Clingerman, Faith Combs, Hannah Creeger,  Elijah Diffin, Marek Donaldson, Quinn Eachus, Camron East, June Essinger, Levi Fenzl, Emma Green, Carter Hohenbrink, Grace Lemley, Savanna Missler, Brooklyn Moser, Jordan Schweingruber, Zoe Shank, Avery Smith, Logan Smith, Kara Snyder, Mackay Tuttle, Gracie Yarnell

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In recognition of the contributions Bluffton alumni make to the institution and in their respective communities, Bluffton University is helping graduates continue their education through the Bluffton University Alumni Master’s Degree Grant.

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Robert David Armstrong, 80, passed away June 4, 2022 at his residence. Dave was born April 16, 1942 in Lima to the late Robert and Mary (Cunningham) Armstrong. On February 1, 1963 he married Margaret Houchins Armstrong who preceded him in death on May 27, 2010. 

Dave was a graduate of Indian Lake High School and retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant.  He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Lima.  Dave enjoyed working on cars, boating, photography and spending time with his grandchildren. 

A second look at a complex book

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Review by Robert McCool 

I reviewed this book once before, but felt the need to look again at this very complex novel. Some readers will not like it for its complexity and length. All I can say is that it’s worth the investment of time and thought it takes. I hope you give it a chance and become a fan of Doerr’s twists and turns. 

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By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS, Ohio--The Bluffton High School track and field team had nine representatives  compete in the Div. III state meet June 3 and 4 in Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus.  

The Pirate boys finished a strong fourth in the Div. III team standings. Norwayne won with 40 points, followed by McDonald (38), Hopewell-Loudon (31) and Bluffton (29).

Senior Ethan Bogart finished third in the 300-meter hurdle finals after taking first in the preliminary heats.

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By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Why is there a lake on Jefferson Street between Riley Creek and the Norfolk Southern Railroad?

For viewers who may be unaware, the site of John's Body Shop on Lake Street was once a large coal-fired power plant. It was razed in 1982.

And, the lake, now known as Cob Lake was originally called the National Quarry. Prior to it becoming a lake, it was a stone quarry.

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Bluffton Family Recreation (BFR) has a new website  with new features at www.bfronline.com

You can view open gym, arena and the building schedule from the calendar.

Members can also create an account for their household. Members on autopay will be receive an email with instructions.

ABOUT BFR

215 Snider Road, Bluffton, OH 45817

Phone: 419-358-4150

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