The Bluffton Icon connects its views to the most up-to-date 2010 U.S. census information about Bluffton, our school district and Richland Township.
For example, according to the census:
o Bluffton's 2010 population is 4,125 (2896 in 2000), for a 5.9 percent increase. The that population, 3,305 are adults and 820 are youth under 18.
o Bluffton has 1,522 housing units and 94 are vacant
.o The Bluffton school district has 2,552 housing units and 136 are vacant.
Richland Manor will sponsor a meal and informational meeting at the Bluffton Senior Center at noon, Tuesday, March 22, according to Tonya Meyer, Center director.
The meeting is to give updated information on Medicaid Benefits and Veteran's services. The meal and meeting are free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. Make your reservations by call the Bluffton Senior Center at 419-358-8971 or stopping by the Senior Center.
Effective immediately, The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers Third Thursday Tea at the Inn every third Thursday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn. The garden courtyard is open for seating (weather permitting).
Third Thursday Tea at the Inn will feature a specific tea and dessert but will include a variety of teas and pastries. So that The Inn may plan perfectly for your experience, reservations are requested.
Freshman Kayla Owens (Cincinnati/McAuley) was dominating on the mound for the Beavers in her first week of collegiate softball and has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week.
The freshman pitcher tossed Bluffton's first no-hitter in two seasons, posting a five-inning 8-0 win over Beloit. She finished the week with a 1.24 earned run average and posted a 2-1 record in six appearances.
Owens threw 22.2 innings during the week with 15 strikeouts and held opponents to a .198 batting average.
On Thursday, April 14, The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will host a formal Tea with the Lincolns, featuring President Abraham and Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln as portrayed by Roger and Judy Jenot of Carey. The tea begins at 5:45 p.m. and will be held in the library's Richland Room.
President Lincoln and his first lady will speak about their experiences from the 1800s. The Jenots bring a wealth of experience to these roles: they have traveled to many places associated with the Lincoln family and the Civil War era.
Girls in grades 4, 5 or 6 are encouraged to participate in the Spring Skills League at BFR. The five-week program will combine skill
development with intramural league play. Players will participate in anassessment day on Saturday, April 9, with weekly practices beginning the week of April 11. Matches will be held on Saturday, April 16, 30, May 7, 14 and 21. Cost is $50 ($30 BFR members).
Registration materials are available at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton or online www.bfronline.com.
Beyond Budgeting, Bluffton, will host an informative workshop "Leaving A Love Legacy," from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Monday, April 4, at the Bluffton Public Library Richland Room, according to Beth A. Boehr.
The workshop was originally scheduled for Feb. 28 but was rescheduled due to the flooding on that day.
"During the interactive workshop I will share what documents are needed and practical organizational tips so that everything can be easily located in case of an emergency," said Boehr.
Adults, along with college and high school students, who are interested in exploring the medium of ceramics may do so in "Summer Mud," a class being offered in June at Bluffton University.
Gregg Luginbuhl, professor and chair of art at Bluffton, will teach the class, which will meet from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday for three weeks beginning Monday, June 6. The class will meet in the Sauder Visual Arts Center's ceramics studio, where students will also be able to work during daytime and weekend hours.
