Terri Sutherland

Terri Sutherland of Harrod is the Mennonite Memorial Home employee of the month.

Sutherland joined Mennonite Memorial Home in August of 2000 in the housekeeping department.

In 2005 she took a position in the activities department.

Her supervisor says that she goes over and above for the residents, on one occasion helping a couple to get all dressed up of a special event.

Her co-workers say she notices the little things and those things make a big difference in the lives of those she serves.

Krysti and Phil Schey

You're a 2004 graduate of BHS, correct? Share a bit about growing up in Bluffton.

Yes, graduated from BHS in 2004. I had a lot of fun in school, and was in
all kinds of activities - choir, band, show choir, jazz band, Latin club,
math club, etc. I also really enjoyed Campus Life. I was often just really
goofy with my friends!

Tell me what you did after high school. College? Graduate school?

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).

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