Q: How can a senior citizen be only 50? A: When it's the Bluffton Senior Citizen Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2020 - 2:47pm
An important Bluffton senior citizen celebrates 50 years on Dec. 7 – and wait a minute, how can a senior citizen be only 50?
Answer: It’s the Bluffton Senior Citizen Association.
The December event is a combined Christmas, anniversary and annual meeting party, according to Tonya Meyer, director. It will take place at The Centre at Bluffton and additional details are still being put together.
The event includes a lunch, vote on board members, an annual memorial service and celebration of some of its members reaching 90 years.
Board focuses on in-person living and learning efforts, discusses university’s strategic plan, learns about increased diversity and inclusion efforts on campus
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2020 - 2:09pm
The Bluffton University Board of Trustees met via Zoom in October for their annual fall meeting.
Trustees spent the majority of time reviewing in-person living and learning efforts, discussing the implementation of the university’s strategic plan, and learning about increased diversity and inclusion efforts on campus.
Board members were provided updates on Bluffton’s COVID-19 response from members of cabinet. They also approved a resolution to recognize the substantial work of faculty and staff in reopening campus amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The album is can’t miss listening for Mariah Carey fans
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2020 - 1:40pm
Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
The Rarities is the eighth compilation album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released in October by Columbia and Legacy Records.
The artist is also a record producer, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Carey is the definition of megastar and has the talent to more than back that description.
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2020 - 1:29pm
A new crosswalk is now in place at North Main and Lake Street. The crosswalk helps identify the pedestrian and bike pathway of the Triplett Bike Path, which connects the Buckeye to Lake Street. The pathway board paid $3,400 to complete the project, which included ADA compliant curb ramps, thermoplastic markings, signage and road repair.
Junior hitter Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 15 kills, 8 digs, 1 block
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2020 - 8:47am
By Cort Reynolds
OTTAWA - The Bluffton girls volleyball team lost a four-set match to Parkway Wednesday night in Div. III sectional final play at Ottawa to end their season.
Bluffton finished up with a 14-9 record after the 25-21, 9-25, 25-14, 26-24 defeat.
Parkway improved to 13-10 with the victory, and advanced to the district semifinals.
Junior hitter Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 15 kills, eight digs and one block. Well-rounded Taylor Schwab amassed 13 kills and two blocks.