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Chamber members meet May 12 for program on bylaws

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, May 12 on the third floor of the Town Hall.

First National Bank of Pandora is the meeting sponsor and Twisted Whisk Cafe will provide breakfast, which is served at 7:00 a.m.

At 7:30 p.m., announcements and a program on chamber bylaws will be presented. The Chamber board has been working to update bylaws for the organization. A vote to approve updates will be held at the June Breakfast Meeting.

Additionally, Blanchard Valley Health Systems will introduce their new Chief People Officer (CPO), Eric Proctor and Jesse Blackburn, Village Administrator, will update guests on village projects.

Inquiries about chamber programs should be directed to Jim Enneking, [email protected].

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Confirmations at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Two students were confirmed in the Christian faith on Sunday, May 7, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera. The Confirmands were Gabriella Amber Kretz and Maddisun Ann Wiles.

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123rd Commencement celebrated at Bluffton University

The achievements of Bluffton University’s class of 2023 were celebrated in Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6.

More than 200 students took part in the university’s 123rd graduation cermonies including traditional undergraduate students, degree-completion graduates, and business and education graduate students. 

Frederic P. Andrews, 102, served in U.S. Army during WWII

Frederic P. Andrews, 102, passed away May 6, 2023, at his residence in Beaverdam.

Frederic was born September 27, 1920 in Bluffton, to Paul and Clara (Fett) Andrews who preceded him in death. He later married Orpha (Johnson) Andrews who preceded him in death on June 18, 2006. 

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2023 Vacation Bible School theme is "Twists and Turns"

From July 16-20, English Lutheran Church will host the 2023 Vacation Bible School (VBS). The events will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

VBS is sponsored by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association area churches which include Bluffton Presbyterian Church, Emmanuel Church of Christ, English Lutheran Church, First Mennonite Church, St John’s Church of Christ  and St.  Mary’s Catholic Church.

The theme will be "Twists and Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game” with the verse from Psalm 25:4 “Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths.”

Organizers note, "kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through the ups, downs and zigzags of lives. Most important, kids will encounter the Gospel and learn that sin’s message of 'game over' is overcome through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection."

For more information about VBS, contact Sue Fett at 419-792-9087 or email [email protected]

English Lutheran Church is located at 111 Grove Street, Bluffton, Ohio 45817.

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Bluffton Schools interviewing middle school principal candidates

UPDATED 5:40 P.M. MAY 8 WITH AGENDA INFORMATION

By Paula Scott

The board of the Bluffton Exempted Village School District is holding a special meeting for the purpose of interviewing candidates for middle school principal.

The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 in the Elementary School media center, 102 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. The board will go into executive session to interview candidates.

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