Dr. Jane Wood, Bluffton University president, shared a vision for the university’s future and told about graduate success during her address at Monday’s Lima Rotary Club meeting at the Civic Center.
Focusing on three “momentum makers,” Dr. Wood shared areas involving academics, student engagement and athletics with the Lima audience.
“Over the next 12 to 18 months we will highlight these three areas as what we believe makes us stand out,” she said, based upon a summer planning retreat with the university cabinet.
Bluffton Cultural Affairs invites volunteers to help set up the Ream holiday folk art display.
Set up is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, according to Lynda Best.
"Things to bring include sledges hammers and drills. It is always a job and even if people can only help a hour or so it would be appreciated so we can continue this tradition," she said.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and School will host a Trunk-or-Treat event in the church/school parking lots, 301 N. Main St., Jenera, from 5:30 –7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31.
The event will have crafts, games and people handing out goodies from decorated car trunks, all of which are free. Hot dogs, hamburgers and other food items will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
The Pirate offense broke loose Friday night in an emphatic 43-14 victory over Ada. Bluffton was able to run at will on the Bulldog defense, amassing 436 rushing yards. The win improved the Pirates to 3-6 and dropped the Bulldogs to 2-7.
Bluffton High School's Drama Club hands out some free ice cream for its fall play presentation in early November.
"Free Ice Cream," a collection of two-dozen fast-paced, humorous skits billed as family entertainment by Brett Eshlemn, will be performed at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Satsurday, Nov. 9 and 10, in the Bluffton middle school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Depression is a common mental illness that affects millions of people around the world. However, many people suffering from depression may believe they are simply just sad. Likewise, those who do not suffer from depression may mistake extreme sadness as depression.
Unlike depression, sadness is a typical human emotion and a natural part of life that may sometimes even be beneficial. In contrast, depression is unhealthy and may require treatment to alleviate.
Sign-up ends next week for three popular indoor Bluffton Family Recreation programs, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
The three programs include:
• Indoor soccer – Session I includes 5 weeks of games from Nov. 4 to Dec. 8
• Coed softball – Games are Friday nights with teams of 6 members
• Flag football – for 5 to 7 year olds. Games are Sunday mornings.
Two programs of special interest to patrons is on the Bluffton Public Library calendar in the next few weeks.
Fair Trade Month event
In honor of Fair Trade Month, Bluffton Public Library will show a Fair Trade Webinar discussing how to communicate with others about fair trade ideas and their importance.
This video chat style presentation is at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23. It is titled: “Telling Authentic Fair Trade Stories.”
Dennis Morrison captured this impressive sunset earlier this week. There's something about a season-changing sunset that causes you to pause and enjoy. Click here for an early-morning fog photos by Jamie Nygaard.
