On January 23, 15 spellers from grades 6-8 competed in the Bluffton Middle School spelling bee. An 8th grade student, Marissa Dennis, survived round after round, winning with the word “salvageable.” She qualified to represent Bluffton in the Allen County Spelling Bee. The second runner up, Elijah Lewis, will represent Bluffton if Dennis is unavailable.
Three teachers teamed up to run the bee: pronouncer Hailey Coliigan and judges Natalie Armstrong and Becky Boblitt.
Students who participated in the spelling bee were
6th Grade
Simon Phillips
Brielle Picker
Zach Lehmkuhle
Haddy Glick
7th Grade
Colton Kelly
Alenah Gordon-Hancock
Lila Brown
Cameron Cox
Anna Schedler
8th Grade
Aubrey Maag
Elijah Lewis
Gabe Foster
Ciara Keysor
Marissa Dennis
Amelia Haley
Nine new Bluffton Senior Center members are welcomed in the February 2025 newsletter, including some from Ada and Leipsic as well as from Bluffton.
Dues may be paid in person at the center, 132 N. Main St., by mailing a check or over the phone with a credit card. The member newsletter is available by standard mail or by email.
Allen County Agronomy Day is Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at the Allen Co. Fairgrounds Youth Activities Building. An RSVP is required at 419-879-9108 or mcdorman15.osu.edu. $20/person includes all sessions, a light breakfast, and full lunch. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Presenters Include:
Barry Ward, OSU Extension - Crop Budgets and Tax Update
Bailey Elchinger, Stone X - Grain Market Outlook
Brandon Kern, Ohio Soybean Council - Farm Policy Update
Jocelyn Ruble, OSU Extension - Water Quality
Stephanie Karhoff, OSU Extension - Tar Spot Management
Bluffton American Legion Post 382 chaplain Gary Dipnarine has announced the post will observe the Sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 worship service at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.
The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 9:00 a.m.
Legion officials and clergymen are planning special programs for the observance of the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by the four chaplains.
The Legion notes, "Of the many incidents of World War II, probably none stirred the nation more deeply than the story of these four men of God whose heroic efforts were credited with the saving of more than 200 lives.
