Twelve First Mennonite Church youth participated in the Mennonite Youth Choir Festival March 11-12 at Goshen (IN) College, under the direction of Hal Hess, a retired music educator and administrator.
Open to all students in grades 3 through 9 from any faith community, the festival culminates in a Sunday afternoon concert. The children prepare for the festival by listening to music and learning the sheet music sent to them. The Bluffton youth also prepared by rehearsing the music together during sessions with Laura Hartzler, director of FMC’s children’s choirs.
The Village of Bluffton’s finances appear to be in good shape, based on its Dec. 31, 2016, cash basis net position, says Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
At the end of 2016, the village’s total assets were $4,952,478 in the following funds: • Governmental activities
(general fund and other funds) $3,846,652 • Business-type activities
(things the village charges for: water, sewer, refuse) $1,105,826
These figures were part of the Feb. 27 council packet. The 2016 year-end figures are unaudited.
Say goodbye to winter with some great music and supper all in the same location.
The Bluffton Music Boosters invite you to its annual chicken and shrimp barbecue at the Middle School from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 17. The evening includes musicians from 4th grade through seniors in high school.
The Icon spotted this plate in the Bluffton University student parking lot on Bentley Road. It's on a blue Toyota Corolla with lots of interesting bumper stickers. "Read Banned Books," as an example.
The success of the Augsburger Road pathway, separating vehicle traffic from pedestrians and bikers, keeps the momentum going.
After completing the pathway from Bentley to Maple Crest and Riverbend, the Bluffton pathway board turns its attention on Bentley Road, between Augburger-Elm and Grove Street.
MARCH ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER ATTACHED AT BOTTOM OF STORY -
Bluffton elementary is a busy place in March. Here are some of the events underway. Attached is the March elementary newsletter, that provides additional details.
TESTING DAYS: Students in grades 3-5 take Ohio English Language Arts tests on March 30- 31. They take Ohio Math tests on April 20- 21. Fourth grade students take Ohio Social Studies tests on April 27- 28. Fifth grade students take Ohio Science tests on April 27- 28.
