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Bill Gaines, who helped bring soccer to Bluffton, was remembered on Sept. 25 during the Bluffton HS boys’ versus Ada soccer match.

Gaines died July 8. He was a soccer coach in the Bluffton schools for many years. The recognition took place during halftime of the varsity contest.

The Village of Bluffton official trick-or-treat night is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, according to Richard Johnson, Bluffton mayor.

Community organizations that open doors to Halloweeners on that night may contact the Icon. We will add your location to our announcement as we receive them. Send to: [email protected]

As Bluffton University chalks up volleyball win

The Bluffton University volleyball team overcame Mount St. Joseph and injuries to stay perfect in the Heartland Conference with a five-set victory in the Sommer Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Bluffton improved to 10-9 on the season and 2-0 in the HCAC, while MSJ fell to 6-11 and 0-2 in the conference.

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next week

Bluffton Democrats will host two forums for independent or undecided voters next week, according to Wendy Chappel-Dick.

"These forums are for civil discourse intended to enhance understanding, and members of the Democratic party will be there to answer questions," she added.

The events are Tuesday, Oct. 9, and Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St.

Attorney Micaela Deming will moderate. There is no charge, and all are welcome.

Hardin County Pullers coming to Ada Friday and Saturday

By Monty Siekerman
FROM ADA ICON - Hardin County Pullers third annual Fall Brawl and The first-ever Sled Bandits Sled Pull will be held Friday and Saturday at Ada War Memorial Park. Admission is $15.

The Sled Bandits will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Pullers will run at noon on Saturday. For the Pullers the gates open at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 18 in Musselman Library

Bluffton University will host an author program for Dr. Hamid Rafizadeh, professor of business, at 4 p.m. on Oct. 18 in the Musselman Library’s Reading Room.

Rafizadeh has written a number of books including “The Choice Maker,” “The Sucker Punch of Sharing,” “The First Rung,” The Unexpected Unseen,” and “Here Comes the Watchman.” During his presentation, he will give an overview of each book, some of which are written in a scholarly format while the others novel format.

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