Over the course of the past year, the Bluffton school district has completed many different permanent improvement projects.
The following report, by Greg Denecker, superintendent, outlines the revenue that was brought in from this 1/2% permanent improvement income tax, the projects completed with these tax dollars, and the cost of each project.
A complete copy of the school district newsletter is available as a printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story.
The Bluffton High School girls' tennis team has already equaled its 2010 victory total as the Lady Pirates dropped Wapakoneta 5-0 Wednesday on the Redskins' courts.
Coach Jesse Sensenig's team is now 6-1 for the fall, having won its last six decisions after an opening loss to Shawnee. BHS was 6-9 in dual competition last year.
Emily Sprague won a three-setter to up her season mark at No. 2 singles to 8-1, while Ashlin Gable improved to 7-3 at No. 1 and Kristi Geiser moved to 7-2 at No. 3 singles, both winning in straight sets.
Beyond Budgeting hosts an informative workshop, "Leaving a Love Legacy," at 9:30 a.m. or at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Shawnee Alliance Church. Lima.
During the workshop, Beth Boehr will share with participants what documents are needed and practical organizational tips so that everything can be easily located in case of an emergency.
"Life teaches us to expect the unexpected," said said. "By the end of the seminar, participants should have a greater understanding of how to prepare for the future and gain peace of mind for themselves and their families.
Youth and adult programs are starting up for the fall at BFR. After school sport skill classes will begin the week of Sept. 5.
The fall adult fitness class schedule is currently underway. Soccer Intramurals for youth ages 4 and 5 will begin Sept. 13. All BFR programs are open to the public. For more information about youth classes, visit the web site www.bfronline.com or stop by the facility.
Here are the first day enrollment figures for the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools for the 2011-12 school year. Grade Male Female Apollo M Apollo F Total
For the sixth consecutive year, our district scored a perfect 100% on the state report card, meeting each of the indicators set by the Ohio Department of Education.
With these scores, our district again received an "Excellent with Distinction" rating, which is the highest ranking for Ohio school districts.
Coach Jesse Sensenig's Bluffton High School girls' tennis team edged Bath 3-2 Tuesday afternoon at Harmon Field courts to up its season record to 5-1.
Emily Sprague and Kristi Geiser took straight set decisions at No. 2 and 3 singles, respectively. Sprague upped her season mark to 7-1, while Geiser is 6-2.
Ashlin Gable, playing one of the area's top individuals, lost 7-5, 6-1 to Emily Ruhe. She is 6-3 against the opponent's top singles players this fall.
Bluffton University's Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center is celebrating its 25th year in 2011-12 with several events, including a conference for children Oct. 21 and 22.
"Celebration of Peace: A Bridge Between Us" is aimed at students in grades 3-7 who want to impact their communities and the world through positive attitudes and actions. They will consider the significance of common ground between people, and learn to build "bridges" of understanding and acceptance, through music, stories, art, cooperative games and multinational interaction.
