All Bluffton Icon News

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Rick Skilliter always wanted to be a policeman.

A Bluffton police officer since 1989 and police chief since 2006, Skilliter announced his retirement this week. His last day on the job was Aug. 30, using vacation days until Sept. 22, when he officially retires.

A reception, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, in the third floor of the town hall, open to the public, is his official farewell as police chief.

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For the sixth consecutive year, Bluffton defeated Cory-Rawson to open the season. 

The Pirates poured in three third quarter touchdowns to power to a 27-0 victory, the fourth time in five seasons BHS has shut out their neighbors to the north.  The win was the first career victory for head coach Jeff Richards.

GAME STATS BELOW -

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Bluffton Family Recreation invites persons to take advantage of a 12-month membership now that fall classes are starting.

A membership includes unlimited use of the facility, track, gymnasium and Fitness Center (14 years and older), plus program fee discounts, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

Here are the various membership levels. Contact BFR at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, for complete details.

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Don't say there's not anything to do in Bluffton this fall.

Two organizational meetings are set for Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Bluffton Public Library for persons interested knitting and in science fiction/fantasy writing.

The Golden Fleece Yarn Group

Persons interested in knitting are invited to the first meeting following a summer break. The meeting is at 6 p.m.

According to the organizers: “It’s a place where needle crafts of all techniques and levels can gather to learn new techniques, share wisdom and be supportive of one another.

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The Icon believes he was simply practicing for the new school year. Last week, before school started, we visited the school-age students at the Bluffton Child Development Center. There we found a young man who said he loves to sharpen pencils. Here he is on the job.

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The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club came home from the Allen County Junior Fair with lots and lots of awards. Here they are:

Braeden Ackerman
Growing with the Seasons – A, First Place, County Plaque Winner

Magic of Electricity – A, First Place, County Plaque Winner, Ohio State Fair Participant       

Cierra Ackerman
Let’s Bake Quick Breads – A, Outstanding Exhibit

Ohio Birds – A, First Place, County Plaque Winner, Ohio State Fair Participant

Sports Nutrition 2 – A, Second Place

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