Elizabeth Nisly will represent Bluffton Middle School in the Allen County spelling bee for the second year in a row. The eighth grader won her second Bluffton Middle School spelling bee on Nov. 15.
The win advances her to the county spelling bee, which she won last year. Nisly had lots of competition this year as it took 108 words, 45 minutes and 15 rounds before her lone standing challenger, Douglas Nester, eventually misspelled "immaculate."
COSI on Wheels came from outer space to the Bluffton elementary on Nov. 15. The theme "Astounding Astronomy" took students into an outer space adventure.
Here are some Bluffton third graders involved in several of the hands-on science experiments.
Yes, and my classmates were wonderful friends; we had some great experiences and a number of us have reconnected on Facebook sincethe passing of Rosie Rodabaugh Dolan in 2010.
I am sure I remember watching you twirl with fire during half-time shows. When did you start twirling lessons? Can you still twirl a baton? Were you also a dancer?
Margaret J. Core, 87, of Pandora died at 11:35 p.m. Nov. 15, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Bluffton to Charles W. and Dorothy J. Allstaetter Young. On Dec. 19, 1946 she married Ray V. Core Jr. and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1996.
Mrs. Core was a homemaker and had worked at Triplett Corp., Bluffton. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.
Bluffton chamber's Blaze of Lights Committee invites residents planning outdoor Christmas displays to place their residence on the 2011 Bluffton Christmas lights map.
NOTE: THE MAP IN THIS EXAMPLE IS FROM 2010. EACH OF THOSE LOCATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ON THE 2011 MAP.
