Franklin University, Columbus, announces the appointment of former Bluffton resident Dr. Kathleen Herrmann as Director of Education Alliances.

Dr. Herrmann is an experienced professional who will provide a renewed sense of energy and commitment toward establishing and maintaining the numerous relationships the university holds with its various educational partners.

Michael Stephanie and their two daughters

15 minutes with Michael Kingsley

What year did you graduate from Bluffton High School?

I graduated in the year 2000. Our whole class thought it was special to graduate in 2000.

Growing up in a small town, was it difficult to adjust to living in a city?

Instead of Bluffton Child Development Center students going to the farm, the farm came to them last week. Members of the Bluffton 4-H Cattle Club visited the Center and shared some of their animals with the children, according to Mary Painter, Center director.

"Our kids had so many questions to ask and the members of the club were very willing to answer them," said Painter. "It was truly an on-hands experience that some children may never have access to."

Thanks to Dennis Morrison Icon viewers may now watch a short You Tube video that shows photos of every Bluffton, Ohio, mayor.

Morrison, who was active on the Bluffton sesquicentennial committee, created the video prior to the sesquicentennial. During the event gave a lecture on mayors.

To view the Bluffton mayor pictorial click here.

Rehab room at Mennonite Home

Mennonite Memorial Home announces the addition of private rooms for rehabilitation and recovery after surgery or an extended illness.

These new rehab and recovery rooms are for persons who are looking for a short stay and plan to return to their home.

Mennonite Memorial Home will work with physicians and families to follow a plan of care to get people back to their home as quickly as possible.

Mennonite Memorial Home also works with Northwest Physical Therapy on speech, occupational and physical therapy during individual recoveries.

Village Cut & Curl, 212 Cherry St., announces that Angie Sunderland has joined its staff. Sunderland has 13 years of experience and loves the new trends in cutting and hair color, according to Lynda Best. She also enjoys men and children cuts. Call 419-358-7593 at Village Cut N Curl for a appointment.

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