Karen Wilkins of Bluffton is the Mennonite Memorial Home employee of the month for March.
Wilkins has worked as a State Tested Nursing Assistant on floor one at the Mennonite Memorial Home since 2009.
Her peers have given high praise for her leadership and teamwork. She has been known to go above what her job expectations are by lending an extra hand, picking up shifts, and being respectful and caring with the elders. She is a dedicated worker and wonderful employee.
The Bluffton High School concert band had a tune-up concert on March 9 for Bluffton senior citizens. The band prepares for its annual winter contest at Shawnee High School. To view a video of the performance click here.
Jerry and Lori Lewis join a long list of Bluffton residents recognized over the years by the Bluffton Lions Club. This week the couple received the title of Citizens of the Year by the Lions Club. The annual award dates back to the early 1980s.
A banquet honoring the couple is planned for 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, in the Patio Room of Maple Crest. The event is open to the public. Persons interested in attending need to make reservations by Friday, March 18, to either Vanessa Greer, Lions president (419-369-4721) or Daryl Shields, Lions program chair (419-358-0810).
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host several open houses of it Maple Crest and Mennonite Home duplexes in March.
"If this winter has been taxing on your health, well-being, or ability to maintain your home or property, come and learn about how the benefits of living within the MHCO community can enhance your life," said Julie Stratton, marketing director of MHCO.
