Several members of the Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters worked on sewing baby quilts during a recent retreat at Bluffton Town Hall, with over twenty-five quilts to be donated to Allen County Children Services in Lima.
The sewers spread out over the large third floor meeting room, where they meet on a regular basis.
Bluffton High School senior and art student Amber Boop had her work "Sweet World" selected by a panel of judges to be part of the 52nd annual Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. The exhibition opened at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, across from the State Capitol, on April 24 and closes near the end of May.
A collective 577,868 steps earned the Pirates "Team B"--a.k.a. Jaime Combs, Heidi Steiner, and Ryan Dunlap--$1,500 for Bluffton Schools, courtesy of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
Laura Voth, of Bluffton, is being recognized with a Jefferson Award for her dedication to assisting the United Way of Greater Lima. On Tuesday, April 19, Voth will be among eight recipients honored at a dinner at the City Club in Lima.
The recipients will receive medalilions and $350 for a charity they select. One honoree will go on to represent the region at the national level.
The March student of the month at Bluffton High School is Sophia Bricker, daughter of Sarah & Tyler Bricker of Bluffton. Bricker is a senior with a 4.0 GPA.
Bricker keeps busy by being involved in many activities including Art Club, National Honor Society, Campus Life, Youth Group at Bluffton First United Methodist Church and is a student aide in Mrs. Boblitt's room at the Bluffton Middle School.
