Niki Sidle, MSW, LISW-S, will present “Dying with Dignity: An Ethical and Holistic Approach,” at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, on Thursday, July 19, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The presentation is approved for 3 social work contact hours in ethics. Pre-registration is required.
Note: Kathleen Stauffer Mikkelsen, a resident of Mennonite Memorial Home, celebrates her 101th birthday on July 3. The following account by Kathleen is reprinted from the book "Bluffton A Good Place To Miss."
Click here for an interview the Icon conducted with her prior to birthday 100.
England, France, Germany and Switzerland are stamped on passports of several Bluffton High School students, teachers and adults accompanying the group during a nine-day tour of Europe.
Led by Bluffton High School teachers Vickie Garmon and Brigette Hoff, the itinerary included a great introduction to Europe and its variety of cultures.
Termed “London, Paris and the Alps,” the trip made stops several museums, historic sites, and European landmarks.
A haircut or new hairstyle can not only enhance your appearance, but brighten your mood and make you feel more social.
Residents of Maple Crest Senior Living Village can now enjoy the benefits of professional hair care a little closer to home. Studio 700, a hair salon exclusively for residents, held its grand opening on Monday, June 18. The salon is located downstairs in the main building, near the patio room.
By Mallory Hardesty, reporter
During our meeting on June 25th demonstrations were given by Luke Jebsen, Wilson Steiner, Zoe Kramer, Matthew Piehl, Sophia Kauffman, Avery Smith, Celia Smith, Trevor Smith, and Bryan Zimmerman.
A health talk was given by Caitlyn Couch about Music Therapy. Special Interest Judging is on July 16th from 2pm-7pm and Livestock Interviews are August 11th from 9am-Noon.
We are still collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House and we are also collecting loose change for our booth for the fair.
That's Bob Flick, Larry (a 1,300-pound Maine Anjou market steer), and Jason Althaus, steer owner, at a Bluffton Cattle Club 4-H show at Mennonite Memorial Home.
Several members of the club shows their animals with MMH residents. The club has 17 members from ages 9 to 17, and is not just limited to cattle owners, as you will see in these photos.
Jason, a Bluffton High School senior, says he has two more steers at home. This one is 15 months old and Jason wants to get it to 1,400 pounds before the August Allen County Fair.
