Jonathan Larson, who collaborated on an ABC documentary about his friend, Dan Terry, an aid worker killed in Afghanistan in 2010, will be the speaker for Bluffton University’s Spiritual Life Week forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Larson, who has also written an account of his childhood friend’s peacemaking work and death, is taking the place of Cyneatha Millsaps, who was scheduled to speak but is unable to come. Beginning at 11 a.m. in Founders Hall, Larson’s presentation is free and open to the public.
Thomas "Skip" E. Bassitt Sr,, 72 of Lecanto, Fla., and formerly of Bluffton died Oct. 21, 2015 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men's soccer team took advantage of a red card on Defiance's keeper midway through period one, but the Yellow Jackets continued to grind and it paid off as rival Defiance headed back north with its first Heartland Conference victory of the season, 2-1 in double overtime. The Beavers slipped to 0-12-2 overall and 0-4-2 in the HCAC following a third straight double overtime contest. Defiance moved to 5-9-1 and 1-4-1 in the conference.
It’s a question that Dr. April Lindner says she is asked “every now and then by well-intentioned people—mainly family members who wish me only the best.”
Bluffton elementary students were entertained by the Bluffton High School marching band on Wednesday afternoon. And, of course, the Pirate mascot showed up to entertain the crowd. Watch the Icon for more photos of the performance and a video.
