This program was extended to all schools as a response to economic concerns brought on for many families by the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2020 - 2:03pm
Starting Monday, Sept. 14, , Bluffton Schools will participate in the federal meal program that will temporarily offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.
"This program is expected to run through the end of the calendar year, Dec. 31, 2020," he said.
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2020 - 1:57pm
Jodi Brauen of the school cafeteria staff hands out two Friday lunches to go to two Bluffton students. On Fridays, Bluffton school is online, however lunches are available for students who order them in advance.
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2020 - 1:12pm
Members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, will observe the annual Shipwreck Remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 13.
The services, at 8 and 10:30 a.m. will give praise to the Lord for saving the lives of passengers on the “Famous Dove” when it was shipwrecked off the east coast of the United States on Sept. 17, 1831.
Many of the passengers coming from Germany were the founders of Trinity. During a terrible storm, the passengers prayed and sang hymns. The next morning, they saw that they were just off the coast of Virginia.
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2020 - 11:12am
This year’s Ride to Remember, with all its covid restrictions, was a success, according to Ron Heading, who chaired the July 11 event.
Headings reports that 127 riders signed up for the virtual ride. Net proceeds are close to $3,200 with those funds designated to the Bluffton pathway project.
Members of this year’s Ride planning committee in addition to Headings were Ryan Lowry, Bob Stahl, Clair Winebar, Dick McGarrity, John Rich and Dick Ramseyer.
Bluffton won all 10 sets and captured 60 of the 63 games played
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2020 - 10:34am
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls tennis team dominated visiting Wauseon 5-0 Thursday evening.
The lopsided win upped the Lady Pirate net record to 3-7 this season. Bluffton won all 10 sets played in the match and captured 60 of the 63 games played.
Bluffton senior Julia Smallcombe won 6-1, 6-0 at first singles.
Pirate seniors Olivia Barnes whitewashed her second singles opponent 6-0, 6-0.
Classmate Pearl Lewandowski also triumphed at third singles by a 6-0, 6-0 score.