October 2020

Daniel White of Bluffton recently participated in the University of Findlay's theatre production of "The End of the World Improv Showcase." UF students participated as cast members and/or as members of the production crew.

White was a cast member of SIX Feet Apart.

Directed by comedian and alumna Sam Woodman '10, the live-streamed show featured 12 masked students and explored a variety of improvisational comedy forms, audience engagement, and spontaneous creativity.

Skyler Scoles passed out 43 assists, 16 digs • Kylie Monday led Bluffton with 19 digs • Olivia Siferd added 2 blocks

By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The visiting Bluffton girls volleyball team lost a five-set heartbreaker to non-conference rival Lima Central Catholic Tuesday night.

Bluffton's record dropped to 12-8 overall with the 25-19, 22-25, 25-16, 20-25, 15-8 defeat.

LCC improved to 10-7 with the hard-fought victory.
 
Kylie Stackhouse drilled 29 kills and came up with three blocks to pace the Lady Pirates. Well-rounded Taylor Schwab amassed a dozen kills and 21 digs to go along with a pair of aces. 

So, you think you know Bluffton? Here's the answer: Bluffton Child Development Center.

Featuring Dave Treat of Thinking Small LLC

"Websites are an important asset for new businesses, but deciding how to get started can be tricky," says Paula Scott, Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs director.

BCE will host a Zoom event talking about how to approach websites with Dave Treat of Thinking Small LLC, a Lima-based web design business in a 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15.

To receive the link, RSVP to [email protected] or via BCE's Facebook event. Please log in 10 minutes in advance.

Leaf pick up in Bluffton will begin in full force the week of Oct. 26, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

He said that the village service department could make some leaf pick up rounds prior to that depending upon their schedule.

Leaves are to be placed in long, narrow rows at the curb edge of the tree lawn. 

Due to university, schools and business closing as a result of covid-19

Bluffton’s water usage decreased by 15.5 percent this year due to Bluffton University, Bluffton schools and businesses shut down due to covid-19.

David Steiner of the council utility committee appraised council of that fact on Monday. 

The cost of water production allocated to Bluffton is $550,304 compared to last year’s cost of $549,355.

The Bluffton rate per 100 cubic foot of water will increase from $2.06 to $2.44 due to the decreased volume of water spread over approximately the same fixed costs of production.

Grace Meyers active in many school and outside school activities

Bluffton High School senior, Grace Meyers is the September student of the month.

She is captain of the BHS volleyball team and plays on the softball team. This year she is president of the Bluffton Cattlemen 4-H Club and was the 2020 Allen County Poultry queen. 

She is a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church "God Squad," tutors at the Bluffton Elementary School and is a member of the Bluffton High School National Honor Society.

For the fourth year, Bluffton and Ada Icons received re-accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, serving West Central Ohio, according to Fred Steiner, owner. The Icons joined BBB in 2017. 

Businesses meeting Better Business Bureau ethical standards may be invited to become accredited, and these firms provide the financial support which allows BBB to offer services to communities at no charge. 

Regular season ends on the road at Kalida on Thursday

Story by Cort Reynolds
Photos by Rae Staton

PAULDING - Visiting Bluffton whipped Paulding 13-1 in a boys soccer mismatch Monday night.

The lopsided win improved the Pirate boys record to 13-0-2 this season. Winless Paulding fell to 0-15 with the defeat.

Ten different Pirates scored in the blowout win.

Jonathan Schriner scored two goals, one in the very first minute of play and again in the 44th minute.

Jude Spallinger tallied in the eighth and 43rd minutes of play.

Clara Matthews scores on Sami Scoles assist

By Cort Reynolds
BOWLING GREEN - The visiting Bluffton girls soccer team kept its long win streak alive with a 1-0 victory over Bowling Green Monday night.

With their 11th straight win, the Pirate girls improved to 12-2-1 overall. 

The game was scoreless until the 65th minute. Clara Matthews scored via a Sami Scoles assist with about 15 minutes left to provide the slim margin of victory.

Bluffton managed to get off 16 shots, nine of which were on goal. The Pirate defense limited BG to just four shots, three of which were on target.

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