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BVHS announces clinic collaboration with Mayo Clinic Care Network

The new relationship extends to medical professionals at the Bluffton Hospital

Attached at the bottom of this story is a Q and A for frequently asked questions regarding the collaboration.

Blanchard Valley Health System has announced that it is the first Ohio-based health care facility to join a clinic collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, of Rochester, Minnesota.

The Mayo relationship extends to medical professionals at the  Bluffton Hospital.

In making the announcement on Oct. 10, Scott Malaney, BVHS president and CEO, said, “This is a big day for us.”

Nygaard 7th, Conley 13th at NWC meet

The young Pirates have no seniors, and seven of their top nine at the NWC meet were freshmen or sophomores

By Cort Reynolds
VAN WERT - The Bluffton boys cross country team finished fourth in the seven-team Northwest Conference championship meet at the Van Wert Reservoir Saturday morning.

Columbus Grove defended its boys team title with just 23 points. Lincolnview was second (45), followed by Crestview (86), Bluffton (105), Allen East (133), Paulding (143) and Ada (211).

Freshman Erik Nygaard posted the top Pirate showing, finishing a strong seventh out of 95 runners in 18:08. Junior Elijah Conley crossed the finish line 13th in 18:20.1.

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Who was your bus driver in 1966-67?

Bluffton school bus drivers in 1966-67.

Icon viewers, please help us with a few first names. From left Freeman Basinger, Dave Lugibihl, _______Zimmerman, Ken Krautter, Raymond Powell, _______Unruh, ________Williams and Keith Brauen.

BETH AN

BETH AN is a familiar Main Street Ada plate. The vehicle owner is also owner of Tavern 101.

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Bluffton trick-or-treat night is Oct. 31

As a reminder, Bluffton's trick-or-treat night is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.

• Maple Crest will accept Halloweeners in its lobby and family room during that time.

• The Icon will take photos of Halloweeners at the Bluffton Public Library.

• Any other retirement home or organization hosting trick-or-treaters may contact the Icon at [email protected]. We will add you to our list.

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Mustangs, Belcher run past Pirates

Delphos Jeff come to town on Friday

By Cort Reynolds
HARROD - The Bluffton football team went to Goodwin Field and lost 42-7 to local rival Allen East in a surprisingly lopsided Northwest Conference contest Friday.

AE raced to a 28-0 halftime lead as Bryce Belcher ran for three touchdowns and passed for one score. Belcher ended up with four rushing TDs and two passing scores to lead AE to victory.

The Pirates fell to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the NWC after their third loss in a row. The Mustangs improved to 6-1 and 3-1 in league play with the win.

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