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Write a caption; winner receives 5 Shannon passes

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 7, 2019 - 2:03pm

Some of the most interest people ever to play soccer at Bluffton High School showed up in Doylestown on Wednesday,

Nate Gundy, BHS 2000 grad, and Brett Buller, BHS 2001 grad, both live in Orrville and attended the state semi-final boys' soccer game.

Neither soccer great claim to have been carded while in high school, but their soccer-playing tenacity while at BHS is legendary. (Brother, Ben Gundy, perhaps, was carded ocassionally. That's a different story altogether.)

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Here we go, Pirates! Here we go!

BHS boys rally to win in second OT over South Range in DIII state semis
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 7, 2019 - 1:28pm

By Cort Reynolds
DOYLESTOWN - The Bluffton boys soccer team came from behind to nip third-ranked Canfield South Range 2-1 in double overtime of the Div. III state semifinals Wednesday evening at Doylestown Chippewa High School.

CLICK HERE to watch game highlights with both Bluffton goals from WFMJ channel 21.

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Bluffton's 75th anniversary social work celebration

Established in 1944, nearly 700 university alumni have graduated with a social work degree
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 7, 2019 - 1:09pm

Established as a program in 1944, nearly 700 Bluffton alumni have graduated with a social work degree.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the major on campus, Bluffton University faculty, students and alumni are coming together for a series of events to highlight the career field including an Oct. 29 Forum.

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Bluffton artist has three works in Findlay Art League show

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 7, 2019 - 11:57am

Bluffton resident Pauline Kinsinger Edie Watts had three art pieces accepted int the Findlay Art League juried November Fall 2019 show. 

The three works are in oils.  "Charlie" the turtle and "Fins Up" the Siamese Fighting Fish both took about three plus months to complete. The wave is titled "Light Breaker." 

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The voice of the Pirates

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 7, 2019 - 11:08am

Last night over 5,000 viewers across the globe watched the Division III boys' soccer semi-final state tournament Bluffton win over South Range. Viewing from the comfort of your home is thanks to this Pirate fan. He's Tyler Chamberlain, a Bluffton Family Recreation staff member. He's the color man, announcer and videographer, and a one-of-a-kind voice for the Pirates. Interested in watching the state finals? We didn't tell you this officially, but click Blufftonfamilyrecreation - BFR on Facebook, sit back and eat your pizza.

 

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Crime Victim Services volunteer guardianship info session on Nov. 12

Posted by LizGH on November 7, 2019 - 6:00am

The next Crime Victim Services information session on volunteer guardianship is Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to Elysia Bush of Bluffton, director, Elderly Victim Ministry and CVS Guardian Programs.

The sessions take place in the CVS training room, 220 N. Elizabeth St., Lima. This session is from noon to 1 p.m.

Bush said, “Helping a vulnerable person live to that person’s full potential deepens the reach of Allen and Putnam County’s caring community."

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