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Bluffton High School, first grading period

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Here is Bluffton High School’s first quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year:

9th Grade – all A:
Haelyn Bischoff, Nicole Boyle, Sophia Bricker, Riley Busch, Maeve Donaldson, Roric Dunifon, Elizabeth Frazier, Jordyn Garmatter, Lauren Gray, Caden Habegger, Trent Howard, Ellana Krupp, Kenneth Lovett, Ian Martz, Reagan Mittendorf, Ellie Nickel, Eli Okuley, Nathan Schaadt, Skyler Scoles, Luke Shadle, Lauren Swartzlander, Cara Young

BHS Drama Club's fall production is Nov. 9-10

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The cast is announced for the Bluffton High School Drama Club’s November product “Free Ice Cream,” according to Kevin Gratz, director.

Cast members:
• Derek Swartzlander, Caleb Mikesell, Arielle O’Neal, Ashley Eachus, Tayler Nowak,

• Ana Neufeld Weaver, Mara Drue Minnig, Annalise Nisly, Mack Burner, Neil Metzger,

• Kaitlynn Rieman, Sophia Gott, Allison Burghaze, Shyanne Mortimer, Amelia Mitchell,

• Lauren Conrad, Melina Meza, Mason Ault, Tanner Pinks, Hannah Yost, Seth Andreas,

5 to 9 p.m. on Friday downtown Findlay

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Several residents of Maple Crest Senior Living Village and Mennonite Memorial Home Cottages are exhibiting artwork during downtown Findlay’s ArtWalk. 

The semi-annual event will take place on Friday, Nov. 2, from 5-9 p.m. throughout the downtown area.  The Findlay Art League and The Jones Building Artists are featured stops during the evening.

Robert Hower, Judy Rodabaugh and Nancy Williamson, Maple Crest, and Della Salter and Rhody Hartman, Mennonite Cottages, are showcasing their art in Studio 18 in The Jones Building, 400-1/2 S. Main Street. 

Part 2 - interview with Sally Weaver Sommer

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock
This is Part Two of a two-part series on composting.

In Part One of this series, Wendy Chappell-Dick covered the practicalities of creating and maintaining your own compost pile.

Whether you're an avid gardener or an environmentally conscientious soul, there are many benefits to composting.

Part 1 - a chat with local composters

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock
This is Part One of a two-part series on composting

Now that the leaves are starting to fall, you can do something other than rake them up, and throw them away: compost them.

Composting is a natural process the breaks down organic materials, such as vegetable scraps or leaves, into nutrient-rich soil.

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Family and friends are invited to the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora  potluck at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The potluck and monthly meeting will be held at the Bluffton Public Library. Shredded chicken sandwiches will be provided; bring a hot and cold dish to share.  

Also that evening, the club is having a seed, bulb or corn exchange. Bring any plant or seeds that you wish to trade, including leftover or unwanted seeds.

If you would like to join the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora, please contact Patrick Flinn at 419-358-6766.

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