Sandra Vimbiso and Deborah Kadangs, Bluffton University students from Africa, are returning to their home countries this summer to explore connections between vocation and faith with $1,500 Summer Discovery Grants awarded through the university.
Season tickets are on sale for the 2011-12 Bluffton University Artist Series, featuring The Four Freshmen and The Ohio State University Flute Troupe, as well as the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, the Pridonoff Piano Duo and juggler-comedian Mark Nizer.
All performances will be at 7:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall, beginning Sept. 29 with The Four Freshmen.
One of the most important vocal groups in jazz history, The Four Freshmen pioneered a revolutionary style of close-harmony vocals that set the stage for bands like the Beach Boys and Manhattan Transfer.
First graders at Bluffton Elementary School became published authors this month when they wrote and illustrated their very own books.
First grade teachers, Annie Gill, Ryan Dunlap, Amber Huffman and Teri Steinmetz partnered with StudentPublishing.com to give each student a free paperback copy of their own story.
The students have been working since November on stories for their books. An author party was held May 23 so that students could celebrate their first books
McComb High School senior, Matthew Newcomer, is the 2011 recipient of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Newcomer will attend Bowling Green State University in the fall where he will work toward a B.S. in Nursing.
Newcomer is the valedictorian of his class and is actively involved in school, church and community events.
One of his teachers said, "It is evident that Matt is committed to helping people in his community. It is simply a staple part of his character." !
Bluffton Service Unit 218 is looking for Girl Scout alumni who are willing to participate in Bluffton's sesquicentennial celebration by:
1. telling some stories of early troop activity on "Ladies Day" Monday June 27 at the Town Hall
2. riding on a float (chairs provided) with Girl Scouts of all ages in the Sesquicentennial Parade July 2
A special sesquicentennial troop for ages Kindergarden- third grade is also being formed to meet six times in June and learn about the adventures of the Pioneers.
Harold A. Badertscher, 93, died at 7:15 p.m. May 16, 2011, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
He was born April 15, 1918, in Bluffton to Sam and Edith Fryman Badertscher, who preceded him in death. On June 3, 1939, he married Margie May Morehead, who survives in Bluffton.
