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First graders at Bluffton Elementary School became published authors this month when they wrote and illustrated their very own books.

First grade teachers, Annie Gill, Ryan Dunlap, Amber Huffman and Teri Steinmetz partnered with StudentPublishing.com to give each student a free paperback copy of their own story.

The students have been working since November on stories for their books. An author party was held May 23 so that students could celebrate their first books

Matt Newcomer

McComb High School senior, Matthew Newcomer, is the 2011 recipient of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Newcomer will attend Bowling Green State University in the fall where he will work toward a B.S. in Nursing.

Newcomer is the valedictorian of his class and is actively involved in school, church and community events.

One of his teachers said, "It is evident that Matt is committed to helping people in his community. It is simply a staple part of his character." !

Managers, head life guards and life guards for the 2011 swimming season were approved by Bluffton council on May 23. The follow persons were hired.

Managers

Chris Malkowski
Holly Bertka
Jared Staley
JoAnne Heaster
Jordan Lehman

Head Life Guards
Abby Lehman
Brittany Carroll
Liz Diller
Seth Heaster

Bluffton High School scholars were recognized at the year-end academic awards program. The program was May 11 in the middle school cafetorium.

Awards were presented in each of the high school classes. In addition all students receiving scholarships were recognized.

Attachments at the bottom of this story reveal individual award recipients.

Here is an architect's rendering of the Green House project planned by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. Click on image to enlarge.

The long-term site plan for MHCO's Green House project as developed by PH7 Architects, Columbus. The two houses surrounded in green are the initial houses planned for the project.

You might say that a Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) capital campaign announced at the May 13 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast breaks the mold in skilled nursing care.

MHCO representatives unveiled plans for a $2.1 million capital campaign during the breakfast attending by over 50 chamber members.

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