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William Herr receives Bluffton University Lifetime Service Award; young alumnus also honored

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 7, 2014 - 5:39pm

Bluffton University presented alumni awards on Oct. 4 to two distinguished graduates who said Bluffton has given them much more as well.

Lifetime Service Award

William Herr, a 1961 alumnus, received the Lifetime Service Award at the President’s Banquet on Homecoming Saturday, while Bethny (Ricks ’06) Brown accepted the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

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Bluffton University
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County Line Church of the Brethren dedicates new Multi-purpose Building Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 7, 2014 - 12:21pm

County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod, will hold a dedication and homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 12, according to Tom Dearth, senior pastor.

The day includes a 10:30 a.m. combination morning service and dedication service for the congregation’s new Multi-purpose Building.

Immediately following is a carry-in dinner held in the Multi-purpose Building. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.

The events of the day are open to the public.

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Worship
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Neva Adams is BHS student of the month

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on October 6, 2014 - 8:59pm

Neva Adams, a senior, is the September student of the month at Bluffton High School. She is the daughter of Frank Adams and Dana Neely of Bluffton.

Adams is a member of the BHS band, co-editor of the yearbook, and carries a GPA of 3.948. She is enrolled in the post secondary program at Bluffton University, and after graduation, would  like to attend the University of Iowa and study English and elementary education.

 

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Regional news
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Northwest Physical Therapy and Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio highlight physical therapy month

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on October 6, 2014 - 8:52pm

Northwest Physical Therapy and Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio have partnered together for more than two decades to provide rehab services to Bluffton and the surrounding area.  October is National Physical Therapy month and a chance to highlight this local partnership of Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

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Regional news
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Dan U. Dalke pastored Ebenezer Mennonite Church for 18 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 6, 2014 - 8:29pm

Former Bluffton pastor, Rev. Dan U. Dalke, 93, died in his home in Inman, Kansas, on Sept. 29, 2014. He was born June 27, 1921, in Inman, Kansas, to John and Sara Dalke. He married Edna Franz on Jan. 22, 1943, and together they had seven children.

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Obituaries
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Lions to meet Oct. 7

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on October 6, 2014 - 8:26pm

The Bluffton Lions Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 7 on the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.11:45 – 1:00p.m. Lunch will be provided by Henry’s Restaurant, tat a cost of $8 per person.

Featured speaker will be Bluffton mayor Judy Augsburger.  She report on the state of Bluffton village affairs.

The agenda will include discussion of the Lions' upcoming roadside clean-up, as well as the   Blaze of Lights chicken barbecue and parade.

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Regional news
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