The Bluffton University volleyball team had visions of handing Coach Yarnell his first-ever victory over Heidelberg University when the Beavers traveled to Tiffin on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
A solid 25-18 showing in the lidlifter gave the visitors hope before Heidelberg returned to form and made quick work of Bluffton during the next three sets (25-18, 25-13, 25-17). Bluffton slipped to 8-12 on the season, while Heidelberg improved to 8-9 overall.
Richland Manor, 7400 Swaney Road, Bluffton, has several special events planned for its residents in October.
On Oct. 6, residents will have a Halloween celebration at Twin Lakes. On Oct. 12, residents will travel to Findlay for a pumpkin train ride. On Oct. 17 residents will participate in the Richland Manor fall festival. On Oct. 26, residents will decorate pumpkins. On Oct. 31, residents will have a Halloween party.
The autumnal equinox has passed and the shift has begun. As it went, the month of September looked a lot like summer-into-fall would look. Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, provided the Icon the following information on September's weather:
The highest daytime temperature was a scorching 97 degrees on Tuesday, September 10. September 10 was also the day of the highest night time temperature of 74 degrees.
Allen County WIC, as part of the Ohio WIC program is operating “business as usual.” Ohio WIC has sufficient funds to operate through the end of October 2013. Ohio WIC is operating as business as usual at this time.
“People can continue using their Ohio WIC coupons and should keep their WIC clinic appointments,” says Barb Deepe, Allen County WIC Project Director.
Who will be the 2013 Bluffton High School homecoming queen and king? Here are senior members of the homecoming court, from left, Sophie Marcum, Noah Stratton, Audrey Marshall, Jonah Bourassa, Drake Luginbuhl and Olivia Hunt.