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"Welcome to McDonald's, may I take your order" woman named Ohio crew person of the year

Luke Franz with Heather Lutz

Heather Lutz, an employee of Jerry Lewis' Bluffton McDonald's Restaurant, was recently chosen as the McDonald's Crew Person of the Year for the state of Ohio.

Lutz was chosen out of nominees from the more than 700 Ohio McDonald's Restaurants.

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May 6 deadline to form Relay for Life team

There is still time to form a team for this year's Bluffton Relay for Life. This year's event is Friday and Saturday, June 26-27 at Saltzman Stadium at Bluffton University.

Persons wanting additional information may contact John Spaeth at 419-326-4364 or Jerry Burkholder at 419-722-1521. Team registration is open until May 6.

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Jesse Henry and the Royal Tycoons perform here April 24

Former Bluffton resident, Jesse Henry will bring his band to Bluffton for a performance on April 24. The band, "Jesse Henry and the Royal Tycoons" will perform from 8 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at Tu Pueblo's banquet room.

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Bluffton police department brings SafetyPup to town

The Bluffton police department this spring will continue its 20th annual child safety and drug education program for youth in the Bluffton area, according to Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief.

"We have found the diversified material and services of the National Child Safety Council to be positive and up-to-date," he said. "We have received several thank you letters from children and parents regarding this program."

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Alumna, Mennonite educator to speak at Bluffton graduation

Elaine Moyer

Elaine Moyer, associate director of the Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) and a Bluffton University alumna, will return to her alma mater as commencement speaker on Sunday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in Salzman Stadium.

Moyer earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Bluffton in 1972 and later served the university as a faculty member, administrator, coach and, most recently, as a trustee from 1991-2009.

May Day turns 100 at Bluffton University

Bluffton University will celebrate its 100th May Day weekend May 6-9 with traditional alumni reunions, student activities and graduation events.

Added to the festivities this year are three special events on Saturday, May 8:

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