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Coach Neals picks up career win 300 at Transy

February 21, 2015
By: Ryan Schadewald, sports information assistant

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Registration underway for March 12 BFR paint and sip class

The popular Paint and Sip program continues this winter through BFR Sports & Fitness.  The second in the three-part paint and sip series is Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club depot, 405 N. Spring St.

The final paint and sip is Thursday, April 9, also from 6 to 9 p.m.

Each event includes instruction from Marilyn Reed of Marilyn’s Artistry, Ada, all art supplies, appetizers and one glass of a specialty, wine beverage.

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Transy women wrap up perfect 18-0 HCAC mark

February 21, 2015
By: Ryan Schadewald, sports information assistant

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LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Transylvania Pioneers made a statement to the rest of the HCAC as they hit seven first half triples en route to their 96-49 victory over the Bluffton women’s basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 21. The 15th-ranked Pioneers finished the regular season unbeaten in the HCAC at 18-0 and 24-1 overall. Bluffton will go into tournament play at 18-7 with a 12-6 mark in the conference.

Sociologist to address food advocacy, social networks

Dr. Matthew Friesen, Bluffton University’s new assistant professor of sociology, will discuss his recently completed doctoral dissertation and a related research method in a Bluffton colloquium on Friday, Feb. 27.

His presentation on "Movements, Majors and Networks, Oh My!  A Snapshot of Social Network Analysis Software and Research Applications" will begin at 4 p.m. in Stutzman Lecture Hall in Centennial Hall. It is free and open to the public.

Pleasant View UM soup lunch benefit March 1

Multiple kinds of soups, homemade bread and desserts will be available during the annual soup lunch benefit at Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton. Serving will be Sunday, March 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Donations will benefit a prom to honor those with special needs and disabilities for ages 16 and over. This is a ministry of former Pleasant View member Shane Geisheimer. The church is located at 300 Township Road 37, north of Bluffton. All are welcome. Cost is by donation.

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Book ReViews book signing features first-time Bluffton author

Bluffton author, Ashley Pearson, will have a book signing on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., for her recently published children’s book “Little Gracie’s Daily Adventure,” according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.

The signing is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Book ReViews.

Pearson is a Bluffton High School graduate. She worked in the Findlay Hancock County Public Library circulation area for six years where she was exposed to many genres of books.

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