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2008 Bluffton University graduate named Hilty Home administrator

Kimberly Piña replaces Jason Cox, who is now MHCO marketing director
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2019 - 12:03pm

Kimberly Piña was recently named Hilty Home, Pandora, administrator, according to Laura Voth, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio CEO.

 The position came available when Jason Cox accepted the role of marketing director of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio in June. 

Kim grew up in Arlington and received her B.A. in recreation management from Bluffton University in 2008. She worked as a youth minister and with the developmentally disabled population before joining Birchaven as an activities assistant in 2012.  

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The Rough and Tumble perform Thursday on Town Hall Concert Series

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2019 - 11:50am

The singing duo “The Rough and Tumble” perform at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series.

The performers are Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, from East Nashville, Tenn., and Black Mountain, N.C. Formed in 2011, they are described as stray folkies.

The duo has released five Eps and two albums. A new album, “Howling Back at the Wounded Dog,” will be released in September.

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Bluffton spikers whip Falcons

Libby Schaadt had 8 kills, Kylie Stackhouse and Taylor Schwab had 7 apiece
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2019 - 9:22am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton volleyball team swept visiting Riverdale in the season opener Monday night.

Homestanding Bluffton defeated the Falcons 25-20, 25-20, 25-17 to start out the 2019 campaign 1-0.

Libby Schaadt led the Lady Pirates with eight kills, followed by Kylie Stackhouse and Taylor Schwab with seven kills apiece.

Setter Skyler Scoles dished out 27 assists and came up with 15 digs. Taylor Schwab also contributed 15 digs.

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Bluffton Clean Up group tackles the Riley on Wednesday

Starting at 6 p.m., at village park soccer fields
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2019 - 9:14am

Bluffton Clean Up invites Icon viewers to the next “clean up” event.

According to Joy Stemen, it is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21.

“We plan to meet at the soccer fields in the back of the village park and work our way to the Sportsman’s Club at Buckeye Park. Depending on the water levels, we will be paddling, walking or wading. Likely all three,” she said.

“As always, we try to keep safety a priority, so dress accordingly and wear proper footwear. No bare feet,” she said.  

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Next cars and coffee event Saturday

Posted by LizGH on August 20, 2019 - 6:00am

The next Bluffton Cars and Coffee event is Saturday, Aug. 24, at Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main St.

The event is an “informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars," said Tim Boutwell. The monthly cars and coffee event continues through October. It is always held on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Each event is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays:  Aug. 24, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26.

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Final day to swim is Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2019 - 5:05pm

The Bluffton Community Swimming Pool will close for the season this week.

Swimming is available, depending if there are enough swimmers, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21-22, from 2 to 6 p.m.

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