September 2019

Pirates took 25 shots, 17 of which were on goal

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton boys soccer team shut out Lincolnview 9-0 in a Northwest Conference mismatch Tuesday evening.

With their fifth straight victory, the Pirates improved to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the NWC. The Lancers fell to 1-6 and 0-3 in the NWC with the defeat.

Bluffton's Jonathan Schriner four goals in the first half, with three coming in the initial 10 minutes. He started the scoring in the seventh minute, then scored in the eighth minute, 10th minute and 36th minutes.

With their fourth straight win, the Lady Pirates improved to 7-4

By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - The visiting Bluffton girls tennis team defeated Elida 3-2 Tuesday evening at the Schwinnen Courts.

With their fourth straight win, the Lady Pirates improved to 7-4.

Senior Erin Hotmire won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles to improve to 11-2 this season.

Junior Julia Smallcomb won at third singles by a 6-1, 6-4 count.

Sophomores Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickels also won in straight sets at second doubles by a 6-2, 6-1 score.

Bluffton plays Tuesday, September 17 at home vs. Kenton.

 

Taylor Schwab knocked down seven kills and served one ace

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton volleyball team swept visiting Delphos Jefferson in the Northwest Conference opener Tuesday night.

The Lady Pirates triumphed 25-21, 25-19, 25-13 to improve to 5-3 overall and 1-0 in league play. DJ fell to 2-7 and 0-1 in the NWC with the loss.

Kylie Stackhouse led the victors with 12 kills, four blocks and one ace. Taylor Schwab knocked down seven kills and served one ace. Libby Schaadt added five kills.

Dr. Clara Rimmer has joined Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Dr. Rimmer will be a provider at Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. She provides a variety of pulmonary care services, specializing in individualized asthma therapy and tobacco cessation.

Dr. Rimmer received her medical degree from Albany Medical College  and her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary & critical care fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

"I'm the person who actually reads the signs at museums, and, I would grab old textbooks and read them for fun"

Recently the Icon talked with Dan Newkirk, a newcomer to Bluffton. Read his interview here. As promised, here's a chat with his wife, Lauren Logan.

Here's a list of upcoming public meetings for the Village of Bluffton:

  • Parks & Rec Committee – Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon
  • Pathway Board – Thursday, Sept. 12 at noon
  • Streets, Alleys & Sidewalks Committee – Thursday, Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Tree Commission – Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
  • Council Meeting – Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

Bluffton University students who participated in short-term cross-cultural experiences last spring will speak during Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Yoder Recital Hall. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Students who traveled to Bolivia, Botswana, Chicago, Israel/Palestine and Kentucky are planned to recount their experiences.

Many Bluffton undergraduate students participate in a three-week cross-cultural experience during the month of May. However, semester-long cross-cultural experiences are also available.

In “U.S. News & World Report” rankings

Bluffton University has once again been named to the top tier of Midwest “regional colleges” in the “U.S. News & World Report” rankings released this week.

The 2020 edition of the magazine’s “Best Colleges” guidebook ranks Bluffton 26 among 78 comparable institutions in 12 Midwest states.

Last year, Bluffton was ranked 30 of 79 comparable institutions. Now listed in the “U.S. News” rankings for 22 consecutive years, Bluffton has consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwest colleges.

Commemoration includes an "old-fashioned" worship service

Bethel Church of Christ in rural Ada will celebrate their 150th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Bethel was formed when William Park donated land to a group of Disciples of Christ Christians in 1869 and a church building was erected on what is now County Road 304 and Township Road 56.

In 1913 a new building was built and the original one room building was torn down. Today this building still serves as part of the existing worship center and classroom space downstairs.

Sept. 18 at university nature preserve

Transition Bluffton will hold an evening nature walk at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve later this month.

Local birdwatcher, Linda Houshower, will lead the hike and help us to spot different birds along the way. She will also provide information on the common and not-so-common birds in our local area, as well as popular locations for birding in our surrounding area.

The event is open to the pubic. Meet at the new Moyer Nature Center at the  Nature Preserve on Augsburger Road at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. 

Rain date is Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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