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As the school year comes to an end...

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 3:54pm

The end of the school year gets closer and closer. Here are some last-minute event reminders from the Bluffton elementary,  middle school and high school website.

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Registrations underway for July 16 Ride to Remember bicycle ride

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 3:19pm

Bluffton’s 2nd annual Ride to Remember bike ride on Saturday, July 16, offers several new features, according to the planning committee.

This year’s ride begins and ends at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool at Main and Snider Road, Bluffton.

Registrations are being accepted at www.ridetoremember.net. A ride flyer in an attachement at the bottom of this story.

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Lauren Yost May student of the month at BHS

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 2:45pm

The May student of the Month for Bluffton High School is Kristen Yost, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Yost. Kristen is a Junior at Bluffton with a gpa of 3.948.

Kristen is active in the Drama club, Latin Club, Show Choir, Flag Corps, pep band, concert band, concert choir,  chamber choir and is a member of the National Honor Society. She received an award in the District III Honors choir.  

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Meet the district-bound BHS softball team

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 2:15pm

Bluffton High School's girls' softball team advanced to the district  tournament over the weekend.

BHS beat Coldwater 7 to 3 on May 11 in the Division III district semi quaterfinals  (formerly called sectional semis).

BHS then beat Patrick Henry 2 to 1 on May 13 in the Division III district quarterfinals ( formerly called sectional finals)

BHS advanced to Division III Districts at Bath. The Pirates will play Allen East at 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 18.

The winner advances to district finals at 5 p.m., Friday,  May 20.

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This week's specials at Jeanne's Kitchen

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 2:12pm

Lunch Specials for May 17-20:

~Tuesday~

*Vegetable Beef Soup

*Pastrami on Croissant

*Chicken Quesadilla

*Greek Salad with Chicken

~Wednesday~ 
*Asparagus Soup

*Perch Platter

*Ham Sliders with Sidewinder Potatoes

*Falafel Salad with Hummus

~Thursday~

*Salad Bar

*Meatloaf Sandwich

~Friday~
*Tomato Bisque Soup

*Ravioli with Artichoke Hearts
*Grilled Cheese with Tomato & Bacon

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Columnists
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Jon Parkins was a 1978 graduate of Bluffton High School

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 2:05pm

Jon R. Parkins, 56, died on May 13, 2016, at the James Center in Columbus. He was born March 29, 1960, in Bluffton, Ohio, to William H. Parkins and Katherine V. Parkins, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jon graduated from Bluffton High school in 1978, and later attended Malone College on a track scholarship as well as Ohio State University.

He was employed at Tower Automotive of Bluffton. He was a competitive track and field athlete and later coach of men’s track and field, girls’ softball, and both boys’ and girls’ basketball.

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