The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is holding a Brown Bag Discussion on taking and making electronic payments.
Join a casual conversation with Lauren Beasley and Seth Combs of Citizens National Bank at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, on the third floor of Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St.
"Consumers expect the convenience of multiple payment options," saidBCE Executive Director Paula Scott.
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Second seed Arlington seized control with a 15-4 second quarter and went on to defeat Bluffton 50-41 in girls Div. IV sectional final action Saturday night at Bluffton University.
The loss ended the Lady Pirate season with a 14-9 overall record, while Arlington improved to 18-5 with the win.
Here's the Bluffton High School boys' tennis team from 89 tennis seasons ago, in 1931.
From left, Charles Steiner, Konstantine Epp, Gordon Alderfer, Sidney Stettler, coach, Richard Ludwig, Tom Perry and Robert Balmer. Also on the team were John Romey, Paul Hirschler and George Musselman.
According to the BHS yearbook the team of Steiner and Epp entered district competition at Toledo Waite. The yearbook went to press before the results were known.
Season results included Bluffton defeating Findlay twice, and Bowling Green and Wapakoneta once.
On the morning of Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, a group of Bluffton area pastors will offer “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition.
Ashes to Go is offered from 7 to 9 a.m. downtown Bluffton at the corner of Main and Cherry streets.
Pedestrians, as well as drivers and passengers of vehicles who pull over, are invited to participate.
Another successful community chili cook off was held on Feb. 18
With the help of eight area churches and 10 chili cooks, the event raised $1,380 for the Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s food pantry.
Chili recipes were provided by Cathy Carroll, representing the Presbyterian church; John Hochstetler Presbyterian church; Missy Pilash, Bluffton Baptist; Jesse Owsley, Emmanuel UCC; Mike Edmiston, First Mennonite; Tom Downey, St. Mary’s Catholic; Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, Julie Yoder, Zac Kohli and J.W. Shannon, Bluffton Community Assistance Program.
This year's community Vacation Bible School moves to June. First Mennonite Church is the host congregation and the VBS dates are Sunday to Thursday, June 7-11.
This year's theme is "Who Is My Neighbor." Co-organizers from First Mennonite are Amber Shelly and Carrie Mast.
By Cort Reynolds
Two Bluffton girls received All-Northwest Conference girls basketball second team honors from league coaches in voting conducted at their annual selection meeting last Monday night.
Senior post Libby Schaadt and junior guard Laykin Garmatter were both voted second team All-NWC. Schaadt led the team in scoring and rebounds. Garmatter topped Bluffton in three-point goals and was the top vote-getter on the five-player second team.
Scrappy Pirate senior guard Kayla White also was voted honorable mention all-league.
Tickets are available for the Thursday, March 12, performance by professional brass quintet at 7 p.m. in Bluffton University’s Yoder Recital Hall. The group has performed at venues including concert halls, music festivals and corporate events, and provides a unique approach to a brass quintet concert.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community meal on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora.
The meal is provided by Hilty Memorial Home. The menu is fried chicken, buttered parsley potatoes, California blend vegetables, cupcakes and beverages.
By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - Visiting Bluffton raced to a big early lead and went on to defeat Delphos Jefferson 69-57 in the Northwest Conference boys basketball regular season finale Friday night.
The Pirates led 27-13 after the first period as senior Mason Soper poured in 14 points. Bluffton held a 37-25 edge at halftime.
Jefferson edged within 53-47 after a 22-16 third period as Wildcat Ian Wannemacher netted 10 points in the quarter.
