November 2015

The Beaverdam Veterans Memorial Committee is creating a memorial to honor veterans, according to Gary Crawfis, committee member.

"The granite memorial that we have been working on has been ordered. It is to honor all area U.S. veterans and active service members, said Crawfis. "We would like to thank all who contributed in our fund raising efforts, from numerous raffles to a GOBA snack stop."

“Glass ceiling” may no longer be the best description of what keeps more women from reaching high-level positions in business.

The limitation on leadership for women isn’t so much a ceiling now as it is a labyrinth, where “you may not know all the rules,” Dr. Kerry Strayer said Nov. 10 at Bluffton University.

Here's the first honor roll of the 2015-16 school year for Bluffton elementary students.

All A Honor Roll

Fifth Grade

15 minutes with Marc Shaner

What year did you graduate from Bluffton High School?
1996.

It's been quite a while since we've talked last. Update yourself, please. 
My wife, Heather, and I live in Bradley, Ill.. Bradley is approximately 50 miles south of Chicago. I have lived here for the last 16 years (since I graduated from college).

“Bluffton Hospital and rural hospital update” is the theme of the Friday, Nov. 13, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce chamber breakfast.

Chris Keller, chief administrative officer of Bluffton Hospital, is Friday’s presenter. The breakfast meeting takes place in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall. Bluffton Hospital is the breakfast sponsor and the meeting is open to the public.

Senior Mitchell Ault left his mark on the Bluffton football program.  The three-year starting quarterback ended his gridiron career as the high school’s record holder for yardage (5,645), touchdowns (60) and completions (380). The previous marks were held by Jarod Davies who totaled 3,574 yards on 281 completions with 35 touchdowns. 

Ault also garnered First Team All Northwest Conference accolades in voting of the league’s coaches.  In 2015, Ault completed 108 of 189 passes for 1,576 yards and 17 scores. 

November 10, 2015

All-HCAC release

BLUFFTON, Ohio - BLUFFTON, Ohio - A pair of Bluffton University women  have been named All-Heartland Conference for their outstanding play in 2015. Freshman Ashley Keller (Piqua/Lehman Catholic) and sophomore Brittany Huff (Union/Northmont) were both recognized when the HCAC announced its top players this season as voted on by the head coaches.

Bluffton Family Recreation will offer 4th grade boys and girls developmental basketball leagues this winter, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

The leagues will play in separate boys and girls divisions on Saturdays from Jan. 9, 2016, to Feb. 13, 2016. Times are subject to change.

Registration is $250 per team. Registration takes place through Dec. 31. Persons wanting more details may contact BFR at 419-358-4150. All games will be played at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

November 10, 2015

D3Football Team of Week  I  All-time honorees

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University freshman ISAAC ZICKAFOOSE (Middlebury, Ind./Northridge) has been named to the D3Football.com Team of the Week following his outstanding performance in Bluffton's 44-0 win over Anderson University on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. It marks the third time in the past two years that a member of Coach Dorrel's defense has earned this recognition!

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