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Volleyball Pirates 12-6 after beating Allen East

Haelynn Bischoff drilled 6 kills, while Cora Bischoff knocked down 5 kills
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 9, 2020 - 9:48am

Story by Cort Reynolds
Photos by Marvin Foster
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girls volleyball team won a four-setter over county rival Allen East in their Northwest Conference volleyball season finale Thursday night.

Bluffton's record improved to 12-6 overall, and they finished 4-4 in the NWC after the 28-26, 19-25, 25-21, 25-22 victory. 

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BHS hosts financial aid seminar via YouTube Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 9, 2020 - 6:46am

A financial aid seminar via YouTube will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, sponsored by the Bluffton High School guidance office.

This is for parents and students of juniors and seniors who are planning to continue their education beyond high school. 

The presenter is Lawrence Matthews, Director of Financial Aid at Bluffton University. BHS guidance counselor, Dr. Smith, will e-mail the link to participants prior to the program.

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Women's Ride to Vote Oct. 17

Hundreds of absentee ballots to be delivered to election boards
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 9, 2020 - 6:19am

On Saturday, Oct. 17, hundreds of voters in five counties will participate in a rally and ride to highlight the importance of early voting, culminating in a ceremonial delivery of ballots to the county boards of elections. 

Participants will gather at the Bluffton Democrat headquarters at 216 W. Elm St., at 10 a.m. for a lineup of speakers that includes female lawyers, activists, youth and politicians. After the rally, people with absentee ballots and supporters will drive in caravans to their boards of elections and submit their ballots at the drop box. 

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A nostalgic ride back to Estefan’s glory days

Icon music review: Brazil305 - Gloria Estefan
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 9, 2020 - 6:15am

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
Gloria Estefan released Brazil305 in August 2020. It is the fourteenth studio album by the three-time Grammy Award winning Cuban-American singer. It is also her first album since the 2013 release of Standards.

Estefan pioneered the first Latin pop explosion, paving the way for artists like Ricky Martin and Shakira. Her earlier works combined pop, R&B, salsa, and Latin funk with great success. It’s perfect timing for the album as Latin pop music is once more en vogue in the music world.

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Kohli homestead real estate and antique auction Oct. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2020 - 2:17pm

A Kohli homestead real estate and antique auction, takes place Saturday, 10 a.m., Oct. 17, at 1240 State Route 12, Mt. Cory. Harley and Hal Jackson, Craig Thomas auctioneers are the auctioneers. Auction details are above. www.HarleyandHalJacksonAuctions.com

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Ada boys hoop coach Dre White resigns

Ada varsity assistant Rick Sherrick, a long-time coach in the area, also resigns
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2020 - 1:41pm

By Cort Reynolds
FROM ADA ICON - With basketball season just around the corner, Ada boys head coach Dre White surprisingly announced he was stepping down from his post after four seasons as Bulldog mentor this week.

"First and foremost I would like to thank Ken Jochims, the AD at the time I was hired, for taking a chance on a young coach back then," said White. 

"Coaching here the last four seasons is an experience I will value and cherish," he continued. "It was not how I envisioned my time at Ada to conclude."

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