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Pirate spikers fall to Elida

Joscelin Reineke added 14 digs while Skyler Scoles passed out 26 assists
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2019 - 10:15am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton lost in four sets to non-league county foe Elida Monday evening.

The Lady Pirate spikers fell to 4-3 with the 25-16, 18-25, 25-18, 25-8 defeat.

Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 14 kills. She also came up with 17 digs and two blocks.

Taylor Schwab and Libby Schaadt each contributed seven kills. Schwab also hustled up a team-high 20 digs and served one ace.

Joscelin Reineke added 14 digs while Skyler Scoles passed out 26 assists. Scoles and Cara Young contributed one ace apiece.

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Soccer, volleyball, golf updates from Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2019 - 9:57am

Here’s a update on Bluffton University sports for the weekend ending Sept. 7.

Women’s golf
The Bluffton University women's golf team just missed out on the 18-hole record it set Saturday (367) but a 368 on Sunday, Sept. 8, gave the Beavers a school-record 735 for the weekend, a whopping 51 strokes lower than the school mark it set just a week ago.

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Bluffton University
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Encourage students to check in on their best life

Kathy Dickson tells university students in Forum
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2019 - 9:33am

Kathy Dickson ’03, director of vocational discernment and community engagement at Methodist Theological School of Ohio, provided Bluffton University students with tangible tips and practices for vocational discernment during a Sept. 3 Forum presentation.

Often hearing phrases such as “tell me what to do” rather than “help me discover what to do” in her position, Dickson spoke on the topic, “Discernment on Purpose ¾ Checking in on Your Best Life.” 

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Bluffton University
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The ribbon cutting makes it official

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 9, 2019 - 4:17pm

It's official with the ribbon cutting - Et Cetera Shop is in its new home at 327 N. Main St. The Saturday morning ribbon cutting involved the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce board and Et Cetera board members and volunteers. Chrissy Lugibihl, Et Cetera manager, cuts the ribbon. On her left is Sally Weaver Sommer, Et Cetera board chair. On her right is Paula Scott, chamber CEO. (Dennis Morrison photo)

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16th annual Bluffton Fall Festival Sept. 28

Family-oriented event offers activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 9, 2019 - 4:01pm

The Bluffton community’s 16th annual Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, takes place throughout the community on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. 

New this year, Bluffton Family Recreation will host a “Kickoff Event” on Friday, Sept. 27, beginning at 5 p.m.

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Regional news
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Interested in owning a piece of Bluffton church musical history?

The old St. Mary's pump organ is looking for a new home
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 9, 2019 - 3:23pm

Interested in owning a piece of Bluffton church musical history?

The organ in the “old” St. Mary’s Catholic Church could be yours. It has rested in a garage since the mid-1960s and needs a new home, according to its current caretaker, Betty Pakosz of Sylvania.

Older Bluffton residents will identify Betty as the daughter of Rita Hankish, who grew up in Bluffton, over a half-century past.

This summer Betty contacted the Icon, inquiring if we could assist finding a new home of the organ.

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