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Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, will host three

paint and sip events this summer, according to Marilyn Reed, class instructor.

EXAMPLES OF EACH MONTHLY PROJECT ARE ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

The events are from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings, June 11, July 16 and Aug. 6. Each takes place at the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club, 405 N. Spring St., Bluffton.

Registration is $35 per event and includes all art supplies, snacks and one glass of wine.

Robert "Bob" J. Cheney, 58 died May 11, 2015, at his residence as a result of a farming accident. He was born May 23, 1956, in Bluffton to Willis and Carol  (Montgomery) Cheney.

He was a graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and was a lifetime farmer. He also co-owned and operated Cheney Brothers, Inc., Bluffton with his brothers. He had also worked at Ex-Cello/Purepak for many years.   

Stephen Johnson, bagpiper from Ada, will make his second appearance at this year's Bluffton Art and Crafts Festival. He will perform in the late morning on Saturday downtown.

Four new certified employees were offered teaching contracts and three resignations were accepted at the May 11 Bluffton school board meeting.

New contracts were offered to:
• Emily Warner, 1-year contract, MA +15-Step 8, $50,558
• Amy Butte, 1-year contract, MA-Step 6, $45,611
• Becky Boblitt, 1-year, MA-Step 12, $55,110
• Angela Francis, 1-year, MA-Step 12, $55,110

Bluffton's November general election will be the most interesting on record. On the ballot are races for mayor and council.

Three mayoral candidates are:
• Judy Augsburger, independent
• David Steiner, Republican
• Jerry Cupples, independent

Three council candidates are:
• Joseph Sehlhorst, independent
• Shawn Burrell, independent
• Richard Johnson, Republican

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