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MHCO: Over 240 volunteers + over 6,000 hours given in 2011

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2012 - 5:25pm
Volunteer reception at Ebenezer Mennonite Church

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio honors its many volunteers during a late March volunteer reception at Ebenezer Mennonite Church.

According to Mary Ann Ring, director of volunteers for MHCO, during 2011 more than 240 volunteers contributed over 6,000 hours of time.

"At the annual MHCO Volunteer Reception, we celebrate all volunteers," said Ring. Volunteers assist at all MHCO campuses including Mennonite Memorial Home and Maple Crest Senior Living Village.

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On the Bluffton Elementary Honor roll

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2012 - 5:19pm

The Bluffton Elementary School recently released its third honor roll of the school year. It follows:

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Bluffton and Riverdale have junior high exchange concert

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2012 - 12:59pm

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You are not in Bluffton anymore. However, that's Dave Sycks, Bluffton band director on the podium.

In late March the Bluffton Junior High Band traveled to Riverdale for an exchange concert.

"The day was spent rehearsing with each other's band director, rehearsing on our own, rehearsing together, playing some 'get to know you' games and performing a joint concert for Riverdale's elementary students," said Sycks.

The Riverdale director is Beth Voll, also from Bluffton.

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Bluffton recognized for highest percentage of middle school Superiors at district science fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2012 - 12:38pm
Front from left: Katie Frazier, Sara Bertka, Elizabeth Nisly, Brielle Hamilton. Middle from left, Jared Metzger, Misha Groman, Joel Siefker. Back from left, Sam Crisp, Dave Bracy, science teacher.

Eight Bluffton middle school students participating at the District Science Fair at Ohio Northern University in late March, according to Dave Bracy, science teacher.

Three students received Excellent scores and five received Superior scores and will move on to the State Science Fair competition on May 5.

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Seventh and eighth grade musicians go to solo and ensemble contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2012 - 4:52pm

Bluffton seventh and eight grade musicians earned several superiors and other otherstanding ratings at Saturday's junior high solo and ensemble contest.

Bluffton's results follow:

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15 minutes with 2008 BHS grad Rico Pena

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 2, 2012 - 1:24pm
Rico Pena

15 minutes with Ricardo Pena

What year did you graduate from Bluffton High School?
2008

Where are you attending college and what is your major?
The Ohio State University, Columbus
Major: Social Work
Minor: Leadership

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