October 2013

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.

Richland Manor, 7400 Swaney Road, Bluffton, invites Icon viewers to its fall festival. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17.

The free fesitval includes carmel apples and other fall favorites, live muic and hay rides. It is  open to the public.

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.

Bluffton High School celebrates its 2013 homecoming this weekend. One queen and one king will be named in a pre-game ceremony on Harmon Field on Friday.

Seniors

Olivia Hunt is daughter of Stan Hunt and Cindy Wagner, and stepfather, John Wagner, 10540 Shifferly Road, Bluffton. She is a student helper in the middle school cafeteria, plays varsity volleyball, basketball and softball. She works at Bob Evans and hopes to major in pharmacy next year in college.

Liberty Benton defeated the Bluffton girls' soccer team 6-0 on Sept. 30 in an away match for BHS.

Game stats:

Halftime: L, 2-0 Goals: (L) Trevino, (L) Lb player, (L) Trevino, (L) Lb player, (L) Selhorst, (L) Trevino. Assists: NA.
Shots on Goal: L, 12-NA. Corner Kicks: L, 5-0,Saves: B,Barhorst (6); L,Kaitlyn Hanrahan (0)

Bluffton moved to 5-6-2 after the loss.

 

 

Scott Basinger, Pandora attorney, has purchased the Samuel W. Diller Co., LPA, according to Diller, owner of the law firm that started in Bluffton in 1971.

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Basinger, a Pandora native, has owned the Basinger Law Office, Pandora, since 2010. The new owner said that the Bluffton law office’s name will remain unchanged. Basinger’s practice focuses on real estate, estate planning, business law and personal injuries.

The Bluffton High School Football Moms invite community groups to join this year's Bluffton High School homecoming parade.

The parade forms at The Centre on North Main Street at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. The parade starts at 5 p.m. The parade route is from the Centre south on Main to College and onto Harmon Field.

The Moms say: "We are looking for groups, organizations and churches to be a part of this year's parade." Floats and vehilcles supporting the community are invited.

Suter's Corn Maze, cider press and hayride to the pumpkin patch are open in October, according to Jerry Suter. Suter's is located at 8250 Road R, Pandora.

The corn maze and hayrides to the pumpkin patch are now open Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 27.

2013 Cider Press Dates:
Sept. 18th - Thurs. Oct. 31

Cider Press/Corn Maze Address:
8250 Road R
Pandora, OH 45877

For updated information call the hotline (419-384-3331).

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