The Bluffton University volleyball team returned to Heartland Conference action against Manchester University and came out on top with a three-set victory (25-14, 25-20, 25-19) on Wednesday night in Founders Hall. With the win, the Beavers evened their record at 9-9 on the season and 1-1 in HCAC play. Manchester slipped to 9-8 overall and 0-1 in the conference.
By Bryan Kress
Bluffton not only took on an undefeated Ada team, but also had to battle the elements as the second lightning postponed game of the season started in Bluffton and ended Saturday in Ada.
It was Super Hero Week at the Bluffton Public Library storytimes on Monday and Tuesday. The Icon caught three of the heroes in action and here they are. You might think this is Superman. It's really Adam Fritsch, son of Jason and Kim Fritsch.
Bluffton High School is among schools nominated for the Fans of the week, on WOSN TV. If Bluffton receives the most votes, the school receives a gold megaphone.
School's in this week's contest are: Bluffton, Pandora-Gilboa, Spencerville and McComb.
Bluffton's Relay for Life will hold the first meeting for the 2013 season. The meeting combines committee and teams and takes place from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, in the third floor of the town hall, according to Adam Blevins.
He said, "We have some exciting things to begin talking about and hope to see you there. We'll also introduce you to Jesse Purcell who will be your new staff partner for the 2013 Relay For Life. Snacks will be provided."
The Swiss Community Historical Society will host a fund-raiser hog roast after the Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road.
Tickets may be purchased at the Homestead during the Festival, or in advance at The Black Lab on Main Street in Bluffton.
Note:Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre is a Bluffton Icon advertiser. This feature was originally posted on The Ada Icon, Bluffton's sister publciation (www.adaicon.com). Alli Wolbort is an Ohio Northern University intern for the Ada Icon. The Dance Centre has several students enrolled from Bluffton.
The Jazzercise October special is join for $59. According to J'aime Stratton, owner, "We'll be doing a set of theme classes over the next month on Mondays. Theme classes are open to anyone to come for a free class and dress up like the theme. The best theme outfit wins a prize.
Monday themes follow:
OCT. 1: “Feel the Funk 70’s”
OCT. 8: “Boy Bands & Pop Hotties”
OCT. 15: “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”
OCT. 22: “Gone Country”
OCT. 29: “Totally 80’S”
NOV. 5: “Hip Hop 'Til You Drop”
The Bluffton University women's soccer team snapped a string of six straight setbacks with a 2-1 victory at Oberlin College on Tuesday, Sept. 25, under the lights. Aimee Whitmer's (Grand Rapids/Otsego) first score of the season came just four minutes after Oberlin knotted the contest early in period two and the Beaver defense made it hold up as Bluffton moved to 2-6. The home team stayed winless at 0-8-1.
