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Keep calm and march on

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 30, 2020 - 3:32pm

Pirate fans can catch the Bluffton High School band's football halftime shows by watching the school's athletic live steam of games. Thanks to site uploads, fans can also watch each of the previous halftime performances for this season by clicking here. (Marvin Foster photo)

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100 birthday cards for centenarian Fred Andrews

Thanks for efforts of BHS student Kenzie Dauterman, plus 7th graders in Robin Ault's classes
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 30, 2020 - 3:19pm

Beaverdam resident Fred Andrews, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept. 27.

Thanks to efforts of Kenzie Dauterman, a Bluffton High School junior, Fred had his share of birthday cards.

Kenzie teamed up with 7th grade science students in Robin Ault’s classes. The student created 100 birthday cards for the Beaverdam veteran.

To top off the birthday, a drive-by honk and salute parade for Fred took place on Saturday, Sept. 26, with a starting point of Thirsty’s Food and Spirits, Main Street, Beaverdam.

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People
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Council committee meetings set

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 30, 2020 - 3:02pm

The following meetings are scheduled for the Village of Bluffton. All meetings will be in the  town hall unless noted.

• Parks & Recreation Committee –
Wednesday, 9/30, 1 p.m. via Zoom.

• Utilities Committee –
Thursday, 10/1, 11:30 a.m.

• Pathway Board –
Thursday, 10/1, noon via Zoom.

• Planning Commission –
Thursday, 10/1, 5 p.m.

• Council meeting –
Monday, 10/12, 7 p.m.

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Regional news
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Pirate spikers swept by Lancers

Schwab 12 kills, Stackhouse 8 kills, Haelynn Bischoff 3 kills, Scoles 20 assists, Monday 6 digs, Cora Bischoff 1 ace
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 30, 2020 - 9:04am

By Cort Reynolds
MIDDLE POINT - The visiting Bluffton volleyball team was swept at Lincolnview in a Northwest Conference match Tuesday night. 

Bluffton dropped to 9-5 overall and 2-3 in the NWC with the 25-21, 25-16, 25-8 defeat.         

Lincolnview improved to 13-1 overall and 4-0 in NWC play - good for second place behind 5-0 Crestview - with the three-set win.     

Taylor Schwab led the Pirate girls with a dozen kills, eight digs and two blocks. Kylie Stackhouse contributed eight kills. 

Haelynn Bischoff added three kills.     

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Sports
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Bluffton netters nip Defiance for win number 5

Winners include Camper at 1st singles; Couch, 2nd singles; Smallcombe-Barnes, 1st doubles
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 30, 2020 - 8:50am

By Cort Reynolds

DEFIANCE - The visiting Bluffton girls tennis team defeated Defiance 3-2 Tuesday evening.

The win improved the Lady Pirate net record to 5-12 this season.

Freshman Brooke Camper won at first singles by a 6-4, 6-0 count. 

Freshman Caitlyn Couch rallied to win at second singles 6-7, (7-1), 6-2, 6-3.

Seniors Julia Smallcombe and Olivia Barnes combined to win at first doubles 6-4, 6-4.

Bluffton plays next Thursday, October 1 at home vs. Lima Senior.

 

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Sports
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So, you think you know Bluffton - the answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 30, 2020 - 6:12am

So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer is the mural at the Bluffton post office. See below.

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Regional news
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