Free and open to the public. Rev. Dr. Maxwell Kennel, pastor, Hamilton Mennonite Church, and director, Pandora Press, will present the Spiritual Life Week Forum, “Bound to Remember 500 Years of Anabaptist Critique”, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in Yoder Recital Hall. During the event, the pastor-philosopher will explain how the Anabaptist tradition challenges both polarization and neutrality when addressing social problems.
Yoder will also share a message at Chapel at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, in Marbeck Center’s Bob’s Place.
By Alexis Nicoson, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
An adrenaline rush is a colloquial expression about the feeling of exhilaration and heightened energy that is brought on by an exciting or stressful situation resulting in the release of the hormone epinephrine. Adrenaline is another term for epinephrine and is often referred to as our fight or flight response.
When epinephrine is released in the body, it is preparing us for immediate action by increasing our heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and blood sugar. It helps divert blood to our muscles and brain. Medically, we use epinephrine to stimulate the heart during CPR or reverse an allergic (anaphylaxis) reaction in the body. MORE ▶︎
Joyce E. Pugsley, 74, passed away March 18, 2025 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Joyce was born March 28, 1950 in Lima to the late Leonard and Janice (Smith) Klausing. On January 29, 1972 she married David Pugsley who preceded her in death on December 30, 2017.
The March 2025 breakfast meeting for Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce meetings began with a lively meal and networking session that left director Jim Enneking looking for someone who could whistle really loudly.
A drawing by breakfast sponsor Lisa Wenger of CCR Realtors for a gift basket from 1861 Wine Lounge helped get guests’ attention. Wenger also shared that she is celebrating 11 years of doing business in Bluffton.
CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enneking introduced Rene Gabriel, the chamber’s new assistant director. She is originally from Arlington and graduated from Bluffton University.
The last indoor Bluffton Farmers Market has taken place. Market manager Greg Probst will hold a vendors meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 3 and will have updated agreements to distribute. The outdoor market next to Citizens National Bank on Main St. will begin on May 3. MORE ▶︎
On Saturday, March 22, the Maple Crest Patio Room will showcase the multiple musical talents. At 2:00 p.m. The MapleAires will perform a mix of barbershop, gospel and more. At 2:30 p.m. Ann Marie Spelman will provide piano melodies. At 3:15 p.m. Elaine Wehri and friends will play folk music including accordion. At intermission refreshments will be provided.
