Norma Sue Ackerman, 81, of Bluffton died on Jan. 7, 2019. at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Transition Bluffton will host a Swap Night next week. The event is open to the public at no charge and will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the third floor meeting room of the Bluffton town hall
Bring new, unwanted items or gently used, no longer needed things to trade for something that you can use. Items for the swap will include:
• clothing
• small appliances
• tools
• books
• other miscellaneous items.
Bring items to trade between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Swapping begins at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
Lots of things are taking place in Bluffton schools in January. Here are portions of the elementary school newsletter. The actual newsletter is attached.
FIFTH GRADE QUIZ BOWL SEASON: Jan. 14 is the first Quiz Bowl match. All matches will be held at Shawnee Middle School. Our team members are: Ethan Blount, Jackson Bowlus, Lucy Casey, Lilly Dagani, Maizie Digby, Braylon Goings, Luke Ginther, Ellie Hartzler, Eli Jones, Nick Lovett, Emma McCall, Lyla McCall, Alayna Mueller, Landon Sehlhorst and coach, Christine McCafferty.
What did you think of this year's Blaze of Lights?
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce wants to know.
"Bluffton's Blaze is steeped in tradition, but we're always trying to make it better," said Paula Scott, chamber CEO. "We want everyone's feedback about the 2018 festival.
Your opportunity to provide feedback is in a invitation to participate in a brief survey about the Blaze.
Donate it to Bluffton Family Recreation. The local non-profit has a year-around shoe collection. You can't miss noticing details because the shoe collection announcement is in the entrance to BFR, 215 Snider Road. Last year's drive, ending in January, included 5,550 pair of shoes earning BFR over $2,000.
Bluffton Family Recreation is signing up teams for youth arena flag football starting on Jan. 12, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
Divisions are for 5- to 7-year-olds and 8- to 10-year-olds. Games begin at 8 a.m. on Saturdays, starting Jan. 12. Games continue to Feb. 9. The next series of games is from Feb. 16 to March 16.
Cost is $200 per team. Register online or contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, 419-358-4150.
