August 2010

BHS girls tennis results after the first week of action:

Elida topped the Pirates 4-1 in the season opener at Harmon Field courts. Ashin Gable and Emily Sprague provided the lone BHS win at No. 1 doubles in straight sets. A revised BHS lineup saw Jessica Hunter, Kristi Geiser and Rachel Sehlhorst playing singles, with Liz Diller and Shaye Liddick playing No. 2 doubles.

The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers Thursday Tea at the Inn every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn. The garden courtyard is open for seating (weather permitting).

Join The Inn on Aug. 26 for Thursday Tea at the Inn featuring Strawberry Bliss Tea accompanied by New Zealand Pavlova, along with a selection of Chef's tea sandwiches, scones, pastries, tarts and petitefours. Champagne is also available.

Rebecca Searcy

When did you graduate from BHS?

1980

Tell me some of your favorite memories of growing up in Bluffton (school, teachers, friends, etc.)

Many teachers in both middle and high school were incredibly supportive; they gave me the educational foundation that carried me through college and beyond. When we lived on Main Street, I remember walking to the Matter's farm for very fresh eggs...and watching their sheep and pigs from our backyard. The Swiss Farm, Marbeck Center, and the Dari Freeze also stand out..

An exhibition of ceramics by Mark Nafziger, resident potter at Archbold's Sauder Museum and Craft Village, will open Sunday, Aug. 29, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University's Sauder Visual Arts Center.

The exhibit, which continues through Sept. 27, is free and open to the public, as are a reception with Nafziger from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 17 and a studio demonstration by the artist from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 27. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Dr. Crystal Sellers

Dr. Crystal Sellers has been singing gospel music practically her whole life, starting at the church founded by her grandfather in her native Columbus.

So it shouldn't be too surprising that she is now organizing a gospel choir in Bluffton, where she has joined the Bluffton University faculty as an assistant professor of music.

Dr. Crystal Sellers

Dr. Crystal Sellers has been singing gospel music practically her whole life, starting at the church founded by her grandfather in her native Columbus.

So it shouldn't be too surprising that she is now organizing a gospel choir in Bluffton, where she has joined the Bluffton University faculty as an assistant professor of music.

Christopher Haw, co-author of the 2008 book Jesus for President, will be the featured speaker Tuesday, Aug. 31, as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2014 to campus at its annual opening convocation. With faculty in regalia looking on, about 275 new first-year and transfer students will be introduced during the ceremony, which begins at 10:45 a.m. in Founders Hall.

Taylor Steele organized scouts, leaders and families from Bluffton BSA Troop #256 to work on his Eagle Scout Project at The Buckeye June 4 through June 8.

The project, coordinated with the Village of Bluffton, included cleaning and painting (inside and out) of the public restroom facility. The project also included mulching around the Buckeye and other trees along the path on the north side of the Buckeye.

Bluffton Webelos Scouts Kaden Reneker and Christian Groman attended the Webelos Resident Camp at Camp Berry July 11 to 14. The scouts enjoyed camping, hiking, swimming, building and launching a rocket, climbing the tower, learning Indian Lore, archery and BB target shooting.
From left are Cubmaster Eric Reneker, Kaden Reneker, Christian Groman and Webelos leader Darrell Groman.

Icon viewers may learn about about The Great Bluffton Icon Cache Contest (not to be confused with "cash") soon to be revealed. For a sneak preview we suggest you play the current YouTube video found on the upper right side of the home page.

Fred Steiner talks with David Yoder, BHS senior, and Joel Groman, BHS '10 grad, you explain preliminary details. Continue to watch The Icon this week for complete details.

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