Several Bluffton junior high music students participated in Solo and Ensemble Contest sponsored by OMEA. The students are under the direction of David Sycks – band, Kara Zink – choir and Rachael E. Lewis – orchestra.The event was held at Elida High School on Saturday. Results follow:
Hilty Home, 304 Hilty Dr., Pandora, has been awarded an overall 5-Star Quality Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to Jason Cox, Hilty Home executive director.
The Five-Star Quality Rating System helps consumers, their families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and help identify topics of questions to ask during the selection process.
In addition to the overall 5-Star honor, Hilty Home also achieved a 4-Star rating for health inspection and staffing.
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 recently recognized two lifelong Bluffton men.
The two, Dale Huber and James Oberly, both World War II veterans, received special recognition representing 70 years of appreciation and membership from the legion, according to Dennis Morrison.
During the war, Huber, who turned 90 in December, served with a bomb removal unit in Germany. He is a retired farmer and retired owner of Specialty Foods of Ohio.
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning to discuss congressional efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare. During the interview, Rep. Jordan reiterated his opposition to the American Health Care Act in its current form.
During the interview, Rep. Jordan made the following comments:
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) and Jerry Lewis’ McDonald’s host their annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.
The Easter egg hunt takes place come rain or shine. There is no rain date. Children ages 8 and under are invited to come, hunt for hidden eggs, register for prizes, gift baskets and have their parents take their pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Doughnuts are donated by Community Markets and hot beverages will be provided by MHCO.
Photos by Jamie Nygaard
The music was great, the food was delicious.
We can't provide a recording of all the music performed in the middle school on Friday, but Jamie Nygaard took lots of photos. We offer them here for your enjoyment.
Performing groups included: (View the 26 photos below-)
