October 2020

Drive Time Driving Instruction, 546 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces it fall and winter class schedule. 

For registration information click here. 

October​​
Bluffton Sundays Only, Oct. 25-Dec. 13, 12:30-4:45​

November
Bluffton Get 'r Done, Nov. 1-7, skip Friday night
Findlay Get 'r Done, Nov. 1-7, skip Friday night - FILLED
Findlay Winter Sundays Only, Nov. 8-Dec. 20, skip Nov. 29
Findlay Flex, begins Nov. 15, 5:15-9:30 p.m.

Q: How can a senior citizen be only 50? A: When it's the Bluffton Senior Citizen Center

An important Bluffton senior citizen celebrates 50 years on Dec. 7 – and wait a minute, how can a senior citizen be only 50?

Answer: It’s the Bluffton Senior Citizen Association.

The December event is a combined Christmas, anniversary and annual meeting party, according to Tonya Meyer, director. It will take place at The Centre at Bluffton and additional details are still being put together.

The event includes a lunch, vote on board members, an annual memorial service and celebration of some of its members reaching 90 years.

Board focuses on in-person living and learning efforts, discusses university’s strategic plan, learns about increased diversity and inclusion efforts on campus

The Bluffton University Board of Trustees met via Zoom in October for their annual fall meeting.

Trustees spent the majority of time reviewing in-person living and learning efforts, discussing the implementation of the university’s strategic plan, and learning about increased diversity and inclusion efforts on campus. 

Board members were provided updates on Bluffton’s COVID-19 response from members of cabinet. They also approved a resolution to recognize the substantial work of faculty and staff in reopening campus amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The album is can’t miss listening for Mariah Carey fans

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
The Rarities is the eighth compilation album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released in October by Columbia and Legacy Records.

The artist is also a record producer, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Carey is the definition of megastar and has the talent to more than back that description.

Junior hitter Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 15 kills, 8 digs, 1 block

By Cort Reynolds
OTTAWA - The Bluffton girls volleyball team lost a four-set match to Parkway Wednesday night in Div. III sectional final play at Ottawa to end their season.

Bluffton finished up with a 14-9 record after the 25-21, 9-25, 25-14, 26-24 defeat. 

Parkway improved to 13-10 with the victory, and advanced to the district semifinals.
 
Junior hitter Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with 15 kills, eight digs and one block. Well-rounded Taylor Schwab amassed 13 kills and two blocks. 

Blanchard Valley Health System is pleased to announce the opening of Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics of Northwest Ohio. As a part of this new venture, Beyond MedSpa will transition into the new office, located at 2113 Tiffin Avenue, Suite A, Findlay.

Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics of Northwest Ohio offers services in facial plastics, body enhancements and cosmetic treatments and products, including facelift/neck lift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, botox and derma fillers, CoolSculpting, chemical peels, clinical skincare and more. 

Boutique 415 and Polishe has a fun, food, friends and prizes event tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 21) from 5 to 8 p.m. Details are in the flyer attached.

8 to 10 acres at Motter Metro Park

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park employees plan a “controlled burn” of a section of Bluffton's Motter Metro Park the later this month.

The date depends upon several conditions including wind, temperature, humidity and condition of the ground.

A park spokesperson told the Icon earlier this week that the burn was planned for Thursday morning, but the rains of yesterday may have changed that.

The area to be burned includes 8 to 10 acres on the west side of the parking area back to the fence row.

All-Northwest Conference soccer and volleyball teams announced

By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - Two Bluffton High soccer players and two coaches received top Northwest Conference honors in voting by coaches this week. Below are soccer and volleyball all-conference stories.

• Reagan Mittendorf was named girls’ NWC player of the year
• Jonathan Schriner was named boys’ NWC player of the year
• Jared Byers was named girls’ NWC soccer coach of the year
• Steve Smucker was named boys’ NBWC soccer coach of the year

The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton, is now taking orders for Thanksgiving turkeys, said Marlena Ballinger.

Turkeys orders are accepted now through Thursday, Nov. 19. The Dough Hook's turkeys are Bowman Landes, Ohio raised.

"Our turkeys are fresh and never frozen," she said. "They are gourmet, free-range, antibiotic-free, all vegetable fed and ready to cook."

The Dough Hook
117 N. Main St., Bluffton
419-369-4264
Tuesdays-Fridays 8 to 5
Saturdays 8-noon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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