Leslie Diaz and Riley Garmatter, Bluffton, were named to the Bluffton University’s President’s Ambassador Program.
Starting in the 2021-22 academic year, Bluffton will launch the President’s Ambassador Program, a group of high-achieving students who will assist in recruiting prospective students, welcome and greet guests to campus, and engage with alumni and donors.
Last week Bluffton schools heldits own solo and ensemble contest. OMEA hosted a virtual one for the state. Bluffton meanwhile, held its own contest. Results follow:
BAND
High School Class C
Alyssa Hoffman Clarinet solo II
Brooke Camper Flute solo II
Woodwind Trio I
Brooke Camper, Jessica Boop, Alyssa Hoffman
Bluffton Family Recreation announced that registration is now open on its website. Click on the yellow box link below this story to access BFR’s website.
T-ball is for girls ages 4 to 7 and boys ages 4 to 6. Games are from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 6 to Aug. 5 at the Bluffton village park.
The registration deadline is June 13. After that date there is a $10 late fee and shirts are not guaranteed. Volunteer coaches are needed. The cost per player is $30 for members and $60 for non-members.
By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Bluffton tennis team won both doubles matches but lost overall 3-2 at Northwest Conference rival Ada on a warm Monday evening at the resurfaced purple and gold park courts.
The Bulldog netters evened their record at 6-6 with the victory, while the Pirates fell to 2-6 with the defeat. It was Ada's fourth win in five matches over the past eight days.
The Bulldogs and Bluffton are the only two NWC schools that field boys tennis teams.
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton run-ruled visiting Spencerville 10-0 in a Northwest Conference softball mismatch Monday evening.
The Lady Pirates improved to 3-10 and 2-4 in the NWC after the shutout win. The Bearcat girls fell to 1-13 overall and 0-3 in the NWC with the defeat.
Bluffton scored two runs in the first inning and one in the second to build an early 3-0 lead. The Pirate girls put the game out of reach with four runs in the third frame, and then tacked on three more in the fourth.
Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Highway, and Roots by Strattons, 111 S. Main St., Bluffton, will hold a spring open house this weekend, according to Susie Stratton.
The event includes several drawings and giveaways.
Open house hours: Stratton Greenhouses -
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Roots by Stratton's -
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A private memorial service for Kathryn Jo (Kate) Gundy will be held Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at First Mennonite Church in Bluffton. The service will be available via Zoom; email [email protected] for the link.
Click here for Kate's obituary, previously posted on the Icon.
