The Bluffton McDonald's boys' holiday basketball tournament has a schedule change, according to Alex Hanna, BHS athletic director.
"Since Ohio State will be playing in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, Dec. 29, at 8:30 p.m. We will adjust the start time for the Dec. 29 games of our holiday tournament to 5 p.m.," he told the Icon.
On Friday, Dec. 29 start time of the first game (Miller City vs.Arlington) will be 5 p.m., and the second game (Bluffton vs. Cory-Rawson) at approximately 6:30 pm. That should wrap up both games before the 8:30 p.m. Ohio State/USC kick off.
Please note: the library is closed for Staff Development on Friday, Dec. 15, and for the holiday on Dec. 23, 25, and 26. Due dates are adjusted accordingly.
Jessica Reynolds, MD, of Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, completed the first LINX Reflux Device implant in Northwest Ohio at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
“This new advancement revolutionizes the surgical treatment of reflux disease,” shared Kelly Shroll, president of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. “We are glad we can provide this minimally invasive option to our patients and believe this procedure will improve the overall quality of life for our patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).”
When it's time to take a night time cruise around town, make certain you pick up a 2017 Blaze residential decorating tour map.
The maps are free and are available in the red mailbox on the Presbyterian Church lawn in front of the Ream holiday folk art display. The map is coordinated by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
The map is also available on the chamber website - click here.
The map shows Ream and Triplett displays, residential contest entries and locations of traditional holiday neighborhoods with displays.
Bluffton’s full court pressure fueled two huge first half runs enabling the Pirates to coast to a 61-26 victory in the opening Northwest Conference game for both teams. BHS scored 11 straight points in the first quarter to take a 13-2 lead and followed it up with an 18-0 burst early in the second quarter to push the lead out to 36-12. Bluffton’s press defense forced 13 first half turnovers as BHS went to the locker room with a 36-15 advantage.
Bluffton resident Dr. John K. Estell, ONU professor of computer engineering and computer science, is co-author of the new book, "Engineering Design and the Product Life Cycle: Relating Customer Needs, Societal Values, Business Acumen, and Technical Fundamentals," published by Momentum Press.
The book attempts to answer the question of “What is good design?” by exploring some of the fundamental principles associated with design. It also examines engineering design in a broader context through means of the product life cycle.
Bluffton's feedback from America in Bloom judges is the program of Friday morning's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Susie Stratton of Stratton's Greenhouses is the speaker.
The breakfast is served from 7 to 7:30 a.m. in the town hall.
The program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Program sponsor: Ebenezer Mennonite Church
Breakfast provider: Anita Willow, Anita's Sweets and Treats
Other items on the program include a Blaze of Lights recap, member announcements and announcement of a January after-hours event.
Greg’s Pharmacy, 126 N. Main St., will close at 4 p.m. on Friday. It will reopen Monday morning as a CVS Pharmacy.
CVS purchased the pharmacy from Clark’s RX Pharmacies, which has owned the downtown business since Jan. 1, 2012.
According to Greg’s Pharmacy Facebook:
“We would like to announce to our community that Greg's Pharmacy will be converting to a CVS Health Pharmacy. We will be closing Friday Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. and remain closed through the weekend for renovations before reopening Monday, Dec. 11, as CVS Health.
