Very soon, walker, joggers and bikers will have their own path along Augsburger Road.
Work started this week on an Augsburger Road pathway that will resolve a major safety issue. When finished, it will be a 10-foot wide asphalt pathway completely separate from Augsburger Road.
The pathway extends from Bentley Road (north side of Augsburger), to the Bluffton University nature preserve, Riverbend and Maple Crest. A completion date is Oct. 31.
The Bluffton Lady Pirates soccer team traveled to Tiffin Columbian for JV and Varsity matches on Wednesday evening. Bluffton won both matches.
Junior varsity
Playing in the cold and rain, both teams executed a victory on TC's home field. The JV won 2-0, with goals by Junior Kim Gordon, and Sophomore Hannah Yost.
Varsity
WIth a game start of 7 p.m., Senior Sarah Theisen scored goal 1 about 4 minutes in to the match with the assist by freshman Kayla White.
Walter Ray “Bud” Kimble, 69 died Sept. 12, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Alfred S. and Evelyn (Dye) Kimble.
Bud served in the U.S. Navy. He had worked at Ford Motor Company and also at Bath Township Fire Department.
Survivors include a daughter Lisa Brandt; two sisters, Joyce Shields of Delphos, Connie Sherer of Bluffton; a brother David Kimble of Lima; and two grandsons, Brian and Shawn.
Bud was preceded in death by two sisters Coeta Gunn and Alice Stoodt; and a nephew Steven Gunn.
Bluffton University announced the following events held in October that are open to the public. Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Oct. 7 Colloquium: “In This World but Not of It: Literary Fiction and Spiritual Conflict,” Friday Colloquium by Jamie Lyn Smith, assistant professor of English, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall Oct. 11 Forum: “Complicating Public Perceptions of the Amish,” Forum presentation by Saloma Miller Furlong, author and speaker, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
A Living Proof simulcast featuring Evangelist Beth Moore will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton.
Join women from around the world for this one-day event, during which participants can hear Moore’s dynamic storytelling and passionate Bible teaching. Guests also can hear Dove-award winning musical artist Travis Cottrell.
The morning session begins with coffee and pastries. The cost for tickets are $15 with an additional $5 optional Subway lunch. Tickets available until Sunday, Oct 9.
A farm-to-table culinary event that celebrates regional farms and favors takes place at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at Fassett Farm, 22532 Bowsher Road, Cridersville. Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased at Quick As A Wink Printing, Lima, or by calling 419-228-1836.
Chef Kevin Link will prepare a meal using fresh, locally-grown organic produce and meats. The menu includes thin shaved prime rib, charbroiled chicken, lodaed potato cakes, sweet kale salad, bacon wrapped butternut squash and caramelized onion tarts.
Hydrangeas is the topic of the October meeting of Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area. The meeting, open to the public is at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, at in the lower level of the Bluffton Public Library.
Allen County Master Gardener Tim Staley will make the presentation.
The most recent club newsletter in an attachment at the bottom of this story.
Last Thursday afternoon the Bluffton HS Lady Pirates soccer team traveled to Paulding.
Bluffton was ahead 6-0 at the half, with 3 goals by Senior Captain Abbie Parkins, and one apiece for sophomore Hannah Yost, senior Sarah Theisen, and one for freshman Kayla White off a corner kick by Junior Kelli Leugers.
