January 2024

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Need a moment to chill out? Try coloring our May mandala by Sabina Clingerman. This intricate design is well suited to colored pencils. See past months' coloring pages below.

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Columnist Bill Herr taught high school mathematics and science for 32 years before serving as a volunteer and then as a staff chaplain at two nursing homes.

By Bill Herr

I always said there are four things that determine who we are and who we are becoming. They are the people we’ve known and loved, the experiences we have had, the suffering we have known, and the spiritual growth that is taking place in us. As chaplain I was always responsible for the last one, helping with worship services, leading Bible studies and visiting with residents and praying for them. 

When a resident died, we would conduct a special memorial service for that person, inviting staff, family members, and residents to attend. I would share about the resident’s life and invite anyone attending the service to share. These services were special and brought closure to those that attended. Our residents became a second family to us and we grieved their loss.

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Bluffton American Legion Post 382 chaplain Gary Dipnarine has announced the post will observe the Sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 worship service at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 160 N. Spring St. Bluffton, Ohio.

The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 10:30 am.

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Registration and screening information for preschool, begindergarten (2-year kindergarten program) and kindergarten at Cory-Rawson Local Schools is open. 

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Bluffton High School students participated this past weekend in Solo and Ensemble adjudicated events at St. Mary’s High School. The following ratings were earned:

Class A

Superior ratings

  • 4 Guys (vocal ensemble - Ben Hartzler, Cole Bowers, Riley Greer, Ian Rieman)
  • Rebecca Estell (vocal solo)
  • Ben Hartzler (vocal solo)
  • Elizabeth Honse (flute solo)
  • Brooke Camper (flute solo)
  • Bluffton Sax Trio (Ben Hartzler, Alyssa Hoffman, Adanna Johnstone)

Excellent ratings

  • Ellie Hartzler (vocal solo)
  • Ty Huffman (vocal solo)
  • Senior Women’s Quartet (vocal ensemble - Caitlyn Couch, Adanna Johnstone, Carly Hannum, Alissa Beck)

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Presale tickets for BHS Boys Basketball games this Friday and Saturday nights against Spencerville and Pandora-Gilboa will go on sale today, January 30, at 8:00 a.m. Link:

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Dr. Jesse W. Jackson III, CEO and managing partner, Best Man Company, will provide the Forum, “How to Recognize, Resolve, and Start the Recovery Process from Personal Traumas,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Yoder Recital Hall.

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Women’s Basketball cruises to 75-50 win at Earlham
(January 24) RICHMOND, Ind. - The Bluffton University women's basketball team cruised to a 75-50 victory at Earlham College on Wednesday, Jan. 24, outscoring the Quakers in each quarter. Bluffton improved to 6-12 overall and 4-7 in the Heartland Conference, while Earlham fell to 4-12 and 2-9 in the HCAC.

Men’s Basketball holds off Earlham for 67-62 victory
(January 24) BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men's basketball team held off a furious Earlham College rally, downing the Quakers 67-62 on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Bluffton improved to 6-12 overall and 2-9 in the Heartland Conference, while EC fell to 2-16 and 2-9 in the HCAC.

Women’s Swimming and Diving puts a wrap on regular season
(January 26) BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University Swimming and Diving Team had a marathon weekend that included a trip to Notre Dame College on Friday night before a home matchup with HCAC rivals Hanover and Manchester on Saturday, Jan. 27.

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Bluffton Middle School has announced the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for 2023-2024, for grades 6-8.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  Bentley Angel, Barrett Benroth, Clara Brauen, Thayne Bricker, Landon Byers, Easton Dunifon, Alenah Gordon-Hancock, Colton Kelly, Hope Luginbill, Eva Nygaard, Addison Rieman, Ethan Roby, Abram Steiner, Emery Thiel

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Amanda Sigmon ’05, council partner manager, Girls Scouts of the USA, will present the Forum, “Grow Through the GRIT- Developing Your Growth Mindset,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Yoder Recital Hall.

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