The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 has selected one Bluffton High School senior-to-be to attend Buckeye Girls State and one to attend Buckeye Boys State, according to Robert Amstutz, Post commander.
Buckeye Girls State is held at the University of Mount Union, Alliance. The session begins June 12 and ends June 18. There will be 900 girls participating in this 65th annual session.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio open houses of it Maple Crest and Mennonite Home duplexes are planned March 26 and 29.
"If this winter has been taxing on your health, well-being, or ability to maintain your home or property, come and learn about how the benefits of living within the MHCO community can enhance your life," said Julie Stratton, marketing director of MHCO.
6th Grade
Trevor Bunch is the son of James and Patricia Bunch of Bluffton. He is a member of the BMS quiz bowl team. He plays soccer and he attends the English Lutheran Church. Trevor is a member at the BFR.
Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre, Ada, announces its summer class information, according to Darcey Schneider, of the studio. The dance centre is an Icon advertiser.
Summer classes include:
Princess camp
Cost $36
June 20-23
Ages: 2-4; 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 5 and older; 11-11:45 a.m.
July 11-14
Ages 2-4; 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 5 and older, 11-11:45 a.m.
Former Bluffton resident David J. Rempel Smucker has published a biography of his grandfather, Boyd D. Smucker, who also once lived in Bluffton.
The book, titled "Bid Me Discourse," has as its subtitle: "Boyd David Smucker (1878-1936) Orator and Mennonite Educator." Boyd Smucker was a student and a professor at Goshen College in Indiana and a professor at Bluffton College, teaching oratory, presenting recitations, directing dramas, coaching debates, raising funds and recruiting students.
