Sign-ups for Bluffton Buccaneers midget football will be Thursday, May 27, from 6-7:30 at the Middle School cafeteria. Parents can also register their child at www.blufftonbucs.com, according to Mac Davies.
St. John's United Church of Christ, will offer a program "Through the Garden Gate for Flowers of Blessing." The program is at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 10, in Opperman Hall at the church.
"You are invited to a special presentation where Sam Richenbach and his daughter-in-law, Tina, highlight their creativity through floral arrangements, music and Bible scriptures," said Rev. Bruce Steinhard, pastor.
The students of Krysti's Music Studio will present their spring recitals at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Rockport United Methodist Church (5505 Rockport Road), and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
By Joanne Niswander
I've been back in Bluffton almost two weeks, but my thoughts keep returning to my latest visit to New Mexico. Mind-pictures keep flooding back and need a listening ear, or eye, to share the experience. So join me as we look at a few snapshots.
Anne Stratton will be at the Bluffton Dari Freeze tonight to appraise all (almost all) of your treasures. Two items per person. She will not do weapons, coins or collectibles. Even if you do not have anything to bring just come and enjoy the show. She sure puts on a good one.
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William "Kaiser" Gaiffe was the chief of police in Bluffton in the 1960s. He was also the cemetery sexton, in charge of the village crew and held several other unofficial village posts, to numerous to mention. This classic photo of a small town police chief was probably taken by Charles Hilty. We welcome "Gaiffe" stories from any viewers.
Bluffton fire and EMS personnel were called to a structural fire on South Main Street shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday, May 24. The building, at the rear of 314 S. Main St., is owned by the Koch family. A biker passing the building said that he saw flames and called the fire department. The fire is under investigation.
Bluffton High School's Show Choir entertained the crowd at Saturday's arts and crafts show. The choir, directed by Kara Gratz, performed in the morning in front of Citizens National Bank.
The Bluffton school board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26, for the purpose of considering a board member to replace Dan Rumer who recently resigned from the board. The meeting is at 7 p.m.
According to the board's agenda, the board will discuss its options in executive session. Should the board agree on a replacement for Rumer that person could be appointed at the meeting.
