Maple Crest Senior Living Village, 700 Maple Crest Ct., off Augsburger Road, Bluffton, will host a soup cook-off from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6.
The cook-off is in the Patio Room in the lower level of the Maple Crest. Persons attending may sample gourmet soups prepared by several local restaurants and caterers, including:
Nathan Cheney rolled his first ever 300 game Thursday , Jan. 23. He has been close many times, having the first 9 or 10 strikes on multiple occasions. Cheney turned 21 a few weeks ago and now has managed to topple the 300 barrier, according to Derek Dukes of Southgate Lanes, Blufton.
Open the attachment to view this past week's bowling scores.
A frozen snow-covered Riley Creek tells lots of tales. What creatures of the night created these paths? This creekside view is from the Adams Bridge looking over the Little Riley on the university campus.
James G. Alt, 90, of Bluffton died 3:06 a.m. Jan. 27, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Nadler Alt. On Feb. 16, 1957 he married Ursula Nussbaum and she survives.
He retired from the Ford Engine Plant, Lima. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, VFW Post 9381, Ada, and Putnam County DAV Chapter 77.
Place 60 Bluffton residents in a room, provide them with a free breakfast, divide them into seven tables, designate one person to take notes, then ask four questions, with six minutes to address each question.
Using this format, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce held a brainstorming session on how to improve the community. The discussion included lots of ideas (see responses below).
