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Music involving piano, guitar, violin and voice

Krysti’s Music Studio students present eight music recitals between Saturday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 29, according to Krysti Schey, manager and teacher. The studio is located at 334 S. Main St., Bluffton.

Each recital is open to the public and held at Rockport United Methodist Church, 5505 Rockport Road.  Over 120 students are involved in these performances.

Mennonite Home Communties of Ohio celebrate Older Americans Month

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is honoring its 420 employees during Older Americans Month, May 2018. 

With the theme, “You Are a Work of Heart,” MHCO is planning celebrations at Mennonite Memorial Home, Maple Crest, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Home Health & Senior Services, Bluffton, and Hilty Home in Pandora. 

Bluffton HS graduate, Meg Burrell, featured in BGSU Magazine

By Bob Cunningham, editor of BGSU magazine
Meg Burrell took advantage of every opportunity afforded her at Bowling Green State University — and then some.

Before the Bluffton, native walks across the Stroh Center stage and graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in sociology and heads off to law school, Burrell shared some advice with future Falcons.

Karis Wilson is recipient of this year's $500 college scholarship from the Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary.

It is awarded yearly to a student entering the medical field.

Karis is the daughter of Kent and Coleen Willson of Jenera. She is a senior at Bluffton High School.

Karis has traveled on several mission trips and is already a State Tested Nursing Assistant working at the Mennonite Memorial Home.  She will be attending Purdue University.

Hilty Home, 304 Hilty Drive, Pandora, will honor veterans and their spouses with a complimentary hot breakfast on Friday, May 25, starting at 9 a.m.  The Putnam County Veterans Service Commission is co-hosting the breakfast which will also celebrate the start of the Memorial Day weekend. 

The menu will consist of sausage and egg bake, orange and banana breads, fresh fruit cup, orange juice and coffee.  No reservations are needed, but questions can be directed to Putnam County Veterans Services at 419-523-4478. 

She plans to major in English at Bluffton University

Bluffton High School's May student of the month is Leah Tabler, daughter of Jim and Amy Tabler of Columbus Grove.

Leah is a senior at Bluffton and has a 3.563 gpa. She is a member of the Bluffton High School Band, Choir, Orchestra and National Honor Society. She received special recognition on the National Latin Exam. Her hobbies and special interests include playing the flute and cello, reading, photography, and art.

Leah is employed at "Scoreboard" in Bluffton. After graduation she plans to attend Bluffton University and major in English.

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