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Eagles ends Lady Pirate win streak in district finals

Girls finished the season 15-3-1 • the loss brought an end to a 14-match victory streak, and 15-match unbeaten string
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 3:09pm

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girls soccer team fell to top seed Liberty-Benton 8-1 in Div. III district final action Saturday afternoon at Steinmetz Field.

Lady Eagle Maya Rickle netted four goals to pace the victors, including three in the first half, as they raced to a commanding 6-0 intermission lead.

The Pirate girls finished the season 15-3-1 as the defeat brought an end to their 14-match victory streak, and a 15-match unbeaten string. 

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Sports
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The Wit staff of 1942-43

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 2:58pm

It was the 1942-43 school year at Bluffton College. This is the staff of the college newspaper, The Witmarsum. In its 29th year, the paper was published monthly. Names of the staff members are under the photo.

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Historical Bluffton
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Safety first

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 2:47pm

You may recognize this view of Bluffton High School's main floor, What's new this school year is a reminder to students, faculty and staff that "Pirates practice physical distancing...and you may sanitize your hands here." This photo will also represent the 2020-21 school year.

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Football: Pirates over C-R 50-14, finish 5-3 overall

Tyson Shutler scored 3 TDs, picked off 2 passes • Nate Schaadt accounted for 3 TDs, 275 yards total offense
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 2:13pm

By Cort Reynolds
RAWSON - Visiting Bluffton raced to a 44-point halftime lead and soundly defeated local non-league rival Cory-Rawson 50-14 Friday night to end the unpredictable 2020 season on a high note.

The decisive victory improved the final Bluffton record to 5-3, while C-R remained winless with the defeat.

Pirate senior speedster Tyson Shutler scored three touchdowns, led all players in rushing yardage and picked off two passes to pace the winners.

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Sports
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Tim Barhorst owned Barhorst Roofing for many years

He coached girls soccer in Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 1:46pm

Timothy J. Barhorst, 72, died Nov. 1, 2020, at Willow Ridge - Betty House in Bluffton.  Tim was born Aug. 13, 1948, in Lima to the late Bernard "Ben" and Betty (Brandon) Barhorst.  

Tim was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. He owned and operated Barhorst Roofing in Bluffton for many years. Tim was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton. He coached Bluffton girls soccer programs for many years.   

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Obituaries
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Tuesday is the day

Sample ballots attached to this story • polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 12:41pm

• Sample ballots and precinct maps are attached to this story
Area voters have a date with their polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. That is if they have not already voted, and plan to vote in person.

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Bluffton precincts vote in the Bluffton elementary school.
• Richland A and B precincts votes in Emmanuel UCC, 8375 N. Phillips Road

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