By Cort Reynolds
HARROD - Visiting Bluffton lost a five-set heartbreaker at rival Allen East in a Northwest Conference volleyball thriller Thursday night.
Bluffton led 2-1 but lost the fourth set, then was nipped in a tight fifth game by just two points.
The 27-25, 21-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-13 defeat dropped the Lady Pirate record to 11-9 overall, and they finished 4-4 in NWC play. AE improved to 7-5 overall and 3-4 in the NWC with the comeback victory.
The Bluffton Lions team conducted their annual eye screening of local children from Sept. 23 through Oct. 1.
During this time a team of 10 Lions traveled to the Bluffton School kindergarten, Allen East kindergarten, Pandora Hilty Home day care, Bluffton Catholic Church day care, Bluffton Presbyterian Church pre-school and the Bluffton County Line day care.
In all, 283 children were screened with referrals sent to parents.
Bluffton pet owners are invited a blessing of animals on Saturday, Oct. 5, on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church law, according to Karol Farris Schilling, pastor.
"Join us on the church lawn for a time of socializing and a service of blessing," she said. "Gathering begins at 10 a.m. with a brief service of blessing at 10:30 a.m. concluding by 11 a.m."
Cats, dogs, and others welcome – all animals must be leashed or crated. A pet picture may be brought if preferred. All human attendees can enter to win a special prize at the close of the event.
Mt. Cory Zion United Methodist church hosts the 5th annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bethel Family Life Center, 201 West Washington Street, Mt. Cory.
Activities include: games, crafts, snacks, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office K9 demo at 2:30 p.m., clowns, free Romick Train Rides, and a Touch-a-Truck area. There will also be a silent auction for the two wooden “Moose on the Loose” cut-outs from this year's VBS program.
Icon Restaurant Review:
Sardi's Restaurant
234 West 44th Street, New York City www.sardis.com
Reviewer: Liz Gordon-Hancock This is not a typical restaurant review, but the Icon believes this will be of interest to readers.
I had the opportunity to visit New York City for a long weekend with some girlfriends, and while there, ate at Sardi's Restaurant.
