Team finished 2nd in 27-team Versailles competition on Nov. 23
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 2:40pm
The Fearless Feminine Felines, First Lego League team, consisting of girls ages 10 to 14 from Bluffton and Ada, placed second of 27 teams at a Versailles qualifying tournament on Nov. 23.
Only one of three all-girl teams competing, the Felines advance to the next tournament level to compete to be one of the top teams in northwestern Ohio. That tournament is Jan. 18 in Sylvania.
Performance Sunday at 4 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 2:01pm
Bluffton University’s music department has announced the soloists for its 124th performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Soloists are Hanna Lee, soprano; Ryu-Kyung Kim, mezzo-soprano; Benjamin Bunsold, tenor; and Robert Kerr, baritone.
Baylor Garmatter plans to major in engineering after high school
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 1:54pm
Baylor Garmatter, a Bluffton High School senior, is the BHS November student of the month.
He is a three-time Gold Medal winner on the National Latin Exam. In addition, Baylor is a student athlete in football, basketball and track. In football he was named All-Northwest Conference defensive back, NWC scholar athlete and has qualified for the state track meet in the past three seasons.
For post-secondary classes he takes Calculus through Rhodes State College/Mrs. Riffle.
Riley Creek Pharmacy sponsors event at Pandora United Methodist Church
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 12:28pm
Riley Creek Pharmacy, Pandora, invites Icon viewers to Santa Day and a free community meal from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E. Washington St., (State Route 12).
Santa arrives at 6 p.m., Bring the entire family for dinner, Santa pictures and gifts. First National Bank will have crafts for children.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 9:25am
The women's game report is below the men's report.
Bluffton University women's and men's basketball teams both won in Dec. 4 contests. The men's game follows.
Men's game
The Bluffton University men's basketball team played host to league foe Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in what was the first conference matchup of the season.
The Beavers controlled the game from the tip, never allowing the Lions to take a lead despite a late comeback try that fell just short for MSJ in Bluffton's 64-61 victory.
The Pandora United Methodist Church choir will be presenting their Christmas cantata, “Shout the Good News!” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service, at 108 E. Washington St. (St. Rt. 12), Pandora.
Refreshments will be available in the fellowship hall afterward the service.
The cantata was written by written by Lloyd Larson. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Pat Michel. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.