Time is running out to get your baseball and softball registrations in with Bluffton Diamond Sports, which has a February 12 deadline.
Organizers note, "We are switching softball leagues this year, so in addition to adding a younger age group, games will also start later this spring and games nights are a little different."
It's time to think spring. Downtown Bluffton's much loved display of petunias is the result of an annual appeal for sponsors. Here's the scoop on this year's beautification program from Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Hwy., and Roots by Strattons, 111 S. Main:
"We would like to invite everyone to become a Bluffton Flowerpot Sponsor! We are so appreciative of everyone's support from those who have contributed over the years. There have been a few changes this year with how we are handling the Flowerpot Sponsorship, so we really appreciate your understanding and support.
The visiting Bluffton boys basketball team lost 56-53 to Elida in overtime during a non-conference matchup Tuesday night in the Elida Fieldhouse.
Pirate junior Wade Ginther led all players with 20 points.
Bluffton sophomore Terron Boblitt tallied 11 markers, while senior guard Carson Soper contributed 10 points. Sophomore guard Marek Donaldson chipped in with nine points.
Bluffton dropped to 10-8 with the close defeat. Elida improved to 8-11 with the victory.
The January student of the month at Bluffton High School is Jacob Szabo, the son of Jeremy and Julia Szabo of Bluffton. Jacob is a senior with a 3.883 GPA.
Jacob was a member of the Bluffton High School band his freshman year including marching, concert, pep and jazz bands. He has also been a member of the varsity baseball team.
He attends and is a member of Redeemer Covenant Church in Arlington. He also attends a Bible study group hosted by freshman classmate Liliana Liberato.
On February 3, the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association announced,
"This morning the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association and Community Assistance donated 11 cases of tissue boxes to Bluffton Schools with the help of Community Markets right here in town.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In 1976, Elton John and Kiki Dee released the duet Don’t Go Breaking My Heart. The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin under the pseudonyms of Ann Orson and Carte Blanche. The single was never on an original Elton John album, but appeared on the 1994 release Duets.
Elton John sang the same duet with Miss Piggy on The Muppet Show. He performed the duet again with Kiki Dee for the Live Aid concert, but has done performances with RuPaul, Minnie Mouse and the Spice Girls.
