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Robin Bowlus

Robin S. Bowlus, Director of Public Relations at Bluffton University, was recently named to the Ohio University Alumni Association (OUAA) Board of Directors.

She was among four new members named, each receiving four-year terms.

When choosing new Board members, the OUAA strives to achieve a balance of alumni from varying ethnicities, graduating years, post-collegiate professions and geographic locations.

Comprised of 20 university graduates of varying demographics, the Board represents the diversity of more than 192,000 Bobcats worldwide.

Jeannie Nichols and Kathleen Mikkelsen

Hawaiian Ice Cream anyone?

Mennonite Memorial Home held its annual ice cream social for family, friends and resident last week where everyone was transported away to a distant island.

The theme was Hawaiian and the music and decorations helped turn the chapel into a fresh, brightly-colored island experience.

Participants were carried away to a warmer climate where they enjoyed several flavors of ice cream and toppings. Over 70 people attended.

Aggie Folk styling a lovely black felt hat

The residents and staff at the Mennonite Memorial Home paid tribute this last week to the ever-stylish tradition of wearing hats. A nod was given towards the Royal Wedding and also to the upcoming Kentucky Derby, two events where hats are a must.

Many of the residents enjoyed picking out and modeling different types of hat, bonnets, caps and fedora's for each other. A short program was given talking about the traditions of hats. Staff also got into the spirit and sported hats throughout the day.

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Bluffton High School's reigning prom king and queen are Devon See (queen) and Zach Shaw (king). The prom was Saturday night at The Centre. To view videos of the event click here. (photo by Elizabeth Cogley).

A mayoral tree

Pat and Fred Rodabaugh hold on the Bluffton's first mayoral tree. The weeping cherry was planted in the town hall yard on Saturday by the Bluffton Tree Commission in honor of the mayor.

Bluffton Public Library has just the ticket for fun and relaxation.The library is holding two fundraisers related to this year's adult summer reading theme, "Novel Destinations."

The first event is a silent auction that will be held from May 16 through June 4. Over 30 items will be available to bid on, including:
o historic bed and breakfast locations in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana;
o a river cruise;
o a Tennessee amusement park;
o a West Virginia whitewater raft trip;
o and area festivals, gardens, historic homes, museums and much more.

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