October 2011

Tickets remain available for the next performance in the 2011-12 Bluffton University Artist Series, by the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Founded in 1991, the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin has carved a niche for itself under the leadership of its founder and director, Misha Rachlevsky. Composed of some of Russia's finest young string players, the orchestra has earned international recognition as one of the country's leading ensembles, touring regularly in North and South America, Europe and the Far East.

About 65 youngers got a jump on Halloween on Oct. 23. BFR held its own Halloween celebration. Dress-up winners follow:

0-3 year olds: Ben Lovett, sailor

4-6 year olds: Caleb Davis, OSU drum major

7-10 year olds: Eli Okuley, parachute jumper

11 and older: Brooklyn Gilroy, dark suit

Family entry: Jami and Jason Crawfis and Jasi, Javen and Jaegar, dressed as the Flintstones

By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant

Stats: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/menssoccer/2011/10-23-ms.htm

The Bluffton University men's soccer team fell to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology by a 3-0 count on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. The Beavers slipped to 2-14 and 1-6 in the Heartland Conference, while the Engineers improved to 12-5 overall and 6-1 in the HCAC following their victory.

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents "John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean" on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m.

Conceived by Tony Award nominee and Disney Playhouse star John Tartaglia, "ImaginOcean" is a one-of-a-kind, live black-light puppet show for kids of all ages.

Meet the Petersons from Arkansas. The Icon snapped this photo in the Mennonite Memorial Home parking lot.

By Josh Bruner, sports information assistant

Stats: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/football/2011/10-22-fb.htm

The Bluffton University football hosted the Engineers of Rose-Hulman on Saturday, Oct. 22, for Senior Day. The Beavers came out of the gate with a fury, putting up 17 of their 24 first half points in the opening quarter, while holding the Engineers scoreless.

Norman J. Bassitt

Norma J. Bassitt, 77, of Bluffton died at 2:40 p.m., Oct. 22, 2011 at Richland Manor, Bluffton, She was born Sept. 26, 1934, in Lima to Kenneth James and Lillian Dysert Harbert. She was married to Loren Bassitt who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Bassitt retired from Richland Manor, Bluffton where she was a nurse's aid.

Stats: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/womenssoccer/2011/10-23-ws.htm

Rose-Hulman needed just 1:43 to snap Bluffton University's shutout streak at 523:31 minutes on a breezy Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.

Liberty Benton defeated Bluffton High School girls' soccer team 5-0 on Oct. 22.

Halftime: L, 2-0 Goals: (L) Trevino, (L) Trevino, (L) Lee, (L) Trevino, (L) Mason. Assists: (L) L Fish (3), (L) Lee, (L) Taylor.
Shots on Goal: L, 30-9. Corner Kicks: NA,Saves: B,Heslep (13); L,Hanrahan (6)

Home: LB 12-3-2, NA
Away: Bluffton 5-12-0, NA

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