BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's soccer team dropped a 6-0 decision at Olivet in the 2016 season opener for both squads. The Beavers stand 0-1, while Olivet opens its campaign at 1-0.
Olivet netted four tallies during a 17-minute span late in the first half before tacking on two more scores after the break. It all added up to a 6-0 shutout for the home team.
Jeff Kantner announced the September bargains of the month offered at True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton.
They include:
• Touch ‘n Foam sealants
• Anti-freeze
• Home Defense Max insect killer
• Cleaning wipes
• Energizer batteries• Drive-Kote filler and sealer
Family True Value Hardware 109 N. Main St. Bluffton 419-358-2866 Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Five faculty members are joining the Bluffton University community this academic year along with more than 20 new staff members and graduate assistants.
New faculty for the 2016-17 academic year are Christina Bender, speech language pathology and audiology; Melissa Green, business; Howard Keim, business; Jamie Lyn Smith, English; and Sherri Winegardner, nursing.
Christina Bender
Tommy Tire is offering rebates when customers purchase a set of four qualifying Firestone Tires in September, according to Tom Dotson.
Here's the best part - Tommy Tire will match rebates and give qualifying customers an instant savings of a double rebate. The Firestone rebate has a $60 value. Add Tommy Tire rebate and realize a $120 total savings.
For complete details contact:
Tommy Tire Sales
319 N. Main St.
Bluffton
567-226-1081
or in Ada at:
Tommy Tire Sales
3032 State Route 309
Ada
419-634-8401
Beth Huffman will speak during the 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, meeting of the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church Friendship Circle, 300 N. Main St., Mt. Cory.
Huffman is a retired English teacher from Columbus Grove and is an inspirational speaker and author.
In the past six years, she has spoken to well over a thousand people whose audiences include civic organizations, women’s groups, professional organizations and church groups.
Several events open to the public are on the Bluffton University September calendar. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted:
Sept. 9 Colloquium: “Arts Advocacy through Performance, Research and Outreach,” Friday Colloquium by Lucia Unrau, professor of music, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall
Sept. 11 Art Exhibit: Reception with artists Laura Barnhardt-Corle and Valerie Escobedo, 1-3 p.m., Sauder Visual Arts Center
