Louise Farling and Joanne Hilty watch Phyllis Suter put finishing touches on her abstract water coloring during a Maple Crest art class. Jeanette Reineke instructs the course. Here are additional photos and a video.
Volunteers have played a vital role at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) since Mennonite Memorial Home first opened in Bluffton in 1955. The importance of those volunteers is appreciated daily, and especially on National Day of Service, which is Saturday, Jan. 19.
In 2012 MHCO had over 250 volunteers who provided more than 7,176 hours of volunteer service between Mennonite Memorial Home, Maple Crest and Willow Ridge, according to Mary Ann Ring, director of volunteer services.
Where did you grow up? Where did you go to high school and when did you graduate?
I grew up in Ft. Jennings in Putnam County. I went to high school at Ft. Jennings High School and also attended Vantage Vocational School my junior and senior year. I graduated from both schools in 1996.
Tell us about your childhood. What were some of your interests, after-school activities, etc.?
Bluffton resident Jeff Sprague was named president of the Allen Economic Development Group yesterday, succeeding outgoing president Marcel Wagner, who has held the position since 1994.
The announcement was part of the Allen Economic Development Group five-year Leadership Transition Plan.
"As chair of the Allen Economic Development Board, I would like to thank Marcel for his years of service and appreciate his contribution to the Allen Economic Development Group," said Eric Pohjala, board chairman.
Lauren Yost is the final BHS Student of the Month for 2012. Lauren is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Yost of Bluffton.
Lauren has maintained a 4.000 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is a member of the BHS Latin, Drama and Math clubs and is a member of the D3 OMEA Honors Choir. She participates in marching, concert, jazz and pep bands, is part of the BHS Strings program and sings in the BHS concert, chamber and show choirs.
