Bluffton Family Recreation had a beautiful outdoor volleyball tournament on October 22 at Southgate Lanes. Enjoying weather suited to shorts and tees, there were eight teams in the tournament. Team "Cover the Tip" won the tournament, advancing from the loser's bracket and beating the top team twice to win the double elimination tournament.
Teams that participated with costumes were Pacman, Inmates, WWE Wrestlers and Power Rangers.
CORRECTION: The Bluffton Elementary principal is Ben Thiel, not Ben Theis. Thanks to our readers for all corrections.
At the October 17 Bluffton Board of Education meeting, the elected officials approved contracts including winter sports coaches, approved an overnight trip to Washington D.C. for 8th grade students and heard about expanded Fire Safety Week presentation by the Bluffton Fire Department, among other business.
High School students (and twins) Lauren and Alyssa Speicher were introduced to the board: Lauren has been designated as a 2023 National Merit Scholar semifinalist and Alyssa is a commended student in the program. It was announced that board member Jeremy Scoles received a 2022 OSBA Aptitude Award from the Ohio School Boards Association.
