Julian Harnish, a senior at Bluffton High School, shared his gift of music with Maple Crest elders in an outstanding piano recital on May 11.
The classic composers were covered with the performance. Julian began piano lessons at age 5 and has been playing ever since. His current teacher is Lucia Unrau of Bluffton University, and his next recital will be at Bluffton University on May 18.
Among those attending his Maple Crest performance was his former piano teacher, Wanda Pannabecker, a Maple Crest resident.
Nicole Langhals is the 2014 winner of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, Bluffton and Pandora (MHCO).
Nicole is a 2012 graduate of Columbus Grove High School and is currently enrolled at the University of Akron in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She is the daughter of Doug and Mary Langhals of rural Columbus Grove.
This annual award of $500 provides scholarship support to an individual pursuing a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse, a Registered Nurse or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The April Student of the Month at Bluffton High School is Kathryn Basinger, daughter of David and Lora Basinger, Bluffton.
Kathryn has a GPA of 3.926. She is involved in Latin Club, Math Club, and the National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society. She is also on the BHS volleyball team.
She is a member at Ebenezer Mennonite Church in Bluffton. She enjoys horse back riding and running in her spare time. She had been awarded the American Legion American and Government Award.
Kathryn is currently undecided regarding her future plans for college.
The Findlay·Hancock County Chamber Agri-Business Committee has awarded six $500 scholarships with funds raised from their annual Farmers Share Breakfast at Brugeman Lodge at Riverbend and Fresh Whole Hog Sausage Sale.
Scholarships are awarded to Hancock County students who are planning to, or already pursuing, a career in an agriculturally related field.
When Marlena Ballinger, co-owner of The Dough Hook, began to plan Bluffton University Day at her store, she envisioned selling sugar cookies decorated in purple and white, the colors of her soon-to-be alma mater. And she knew exactly who to call for help in decorating the cookies.
Ballinger invited the students in her Bluffton Cohort-based Organizational Management (BCOMP) cohort - a group of nine adults who had spent nearly every Wednesday night during the past two years as they completed their bachelor's degrees.
Two members of the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center will receive life memberships at the Association’s May dinner meeting. The two are Louise Reichenbach and Carolyn Green.
Wendy Chappell Dick will perform during the dinner meeting. The dinner is at 6 p.m., Monday, May 12, and tickets must be purchased by May 7. Tickets are $7 each.
Schnipke Inn, Ottawa, will cater the meal, which includes barbecue pulled pork, au gratin potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, buttered rolls and chocolate mousse.
