Coach McLaughlin (missing), Coach Bowden, Coach Kidd and Coach Bracy with their 11-12 year old Jr Pony team and team members in no certain order: Conor G, Nate S, Brayden K, Zane M, Matthew B, Tad S, Jason B, Austin L, Colin P, Levi M, Tyler M, Cole W, Brady B.
Coach Runk, Coach Staley, and Coach Gallant with their 8-10 year old Tri-County Coach Pitch softball team with members in no certain order: Anna F, Grace M, Courtney M, Raina R, Madison F, Sidnie K, Kylee S, Kaitlyn D, Bailey E, Mary G, and Olivia A.
The Bluffton Lady Pirate softball team finished up their NWC season at 7-2 Wednesday with a 10-4 win over the Allen East Mustangs.
Bluffton jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning. Brianna Laing and Shannon McKamey each belted base hits and were able to score on an error by the Mustangs as they attempted to pick off McKamey stealing second. Molly Lengyel stepped up to the plate and crushed a double to left field and her pinch runner, Olivia Hunt, scored on an RBI error hit by Katie Palte.
Brass and woodwind musicians of all ages are invited to join the Bluffton Merchant Band. This community ensemble will perform music from different eras in history, celebrating Bluffton's 150th Sesquicentennail. Limited numbers of instruments are available to borrow.
Rehearsals
Thursday, June 2, 7-9 pm high school band room
Thursday, June 9, 7-9 pm high school band room
Thursday, June 16, 7-9 pm high school band room
Thursday, June 23, 7-9pm high school band room
The Bluffton Sesqui String Band was formed to help celebrate Bluffton's 150 years in the 2011 Sesquicentennial Festival this summer.
According to Wendy Chappell-Dick, this old-time music string band is learning fiddle tunes appropriate for Bluffton's Historic Costume Ball, planned for June 25. A historic string band can include guitars, mandolins, fiddles, banjos, penny whistles, flutes, recorders, bass, and possible a viola. All instruments should be played at an intermediate level.
Taylor Steele and Justin Neufeld Weaver were awarded the Eagle Scout rank, the highest attainable rank in the Boy Scouts of America at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor held April 23 at the town hall.
Steele is the son of Steven and Tracy Steele. Taylor's Eagle service project was to renovate the restroom at Buckeye Park.
Justin Neufeld Weaver is the Son of Paul and Laurel Neufeld Weaver. Justin's Eagle Scout service project was the renovation of a flower bed at village park.
Pandora council is discussing whether to retain ownership of its municipal fire station building, or transfer it to the Riley Township Trustees.
Several options concerning the building were discussed at the April 26 meeting. Rick Fricke, president of council, will submit these options in writing so that all council members can provide input.
In related business concerning the building, Stan Schneck told council that he received an estimate of $10,543.40 from Pandora Contracting for a wood frame structure to be used for cold storage.
Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary's Hearts and Hands Campaign is underway, offering Icon viewers several ways to participate.
Marty Lemley, Auxiliary president, said, "Last year through generous support of the campaign and through Auxiliary fundraisers we were able to give $15,000 for the Surgery/Emergency Room expansion at Bluffton Hospital."
The Auxiliary has pledged $75,000 over a five-year period. The Auxiliary invites viewers to give a monetary donation toward the project.
Four new Bluffton University graduates-three of them from Berne, Ind.-created an entrepreneurial venture that recently won the BIG Idea contest sponsored by the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE).
Two Bluffton University softball players were recently honored by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference coaches for their outstanding play this season. Junior Meagan Price (Toledo/Springfield) was Bluffton's lone member of the first team, while freshman Shelby Erford (Paulding) earned honorable mention following her first season with the Beavers.
