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Pirate boys finish 1-2 at Delphos XC meet

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys cross country team finished a solid fourth at the 13-team Blue Jay Invitational hosted by St. John's at the Delphos Stadium Park Saturday, August 27. The BHS girls finished eighth out of nine teams.

Bluffton seniors Erik Nygaard and Landon Armstrong crossed the finish line first and second, 1.3 seconds apart, in the field of 134 runners.

The third-place finisher was 16 seconds behind the pace of Nygaard. Bluffton senior Sam Derstine finished a strong 13th.

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Charles A. Triplehorn obituary

Charles A. Triplehorn was born in Bluffton, Ohio on October 27,1927 to Murray and Alice Triplehorn and passed away on August 25, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Bluffton, graduating from Bluffton High School in 1945. He was active in band and orchestra (slide trombone), a member of Thespians, appearing in a number of stage productions. He was on the football team, HiY (service club), Science Club (president), reporter for the school newspaper, and on the production staff of the yearbook.

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Memories of the first day of school and favorite teachers

The following reflections on being a student and a teacher come from columnist Bill Herr who taught high school for 32 years. He taught math at Bluffton High School from 1975-1995.

By Bill Herr

Yahoo! School is starting.

When I taught high school I really enjoyed the first day back. The students were excited to see their friends and they often wore new clothes. The teachers were excited. I always asked the students to write what they did that summer. And I asked them to write the names of their siblings in case I had them in school before. They needed to know that I cared about them beyond the classroom. 

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Registration is open for Fall Storytime

Bluffton Public Library Storytime--an activity full of stories, games, craft activities and more--will run from September 12 to November 16.

Baby Storytime
• Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m

Pre-K Storytime:
• Mondays at 6:00 p.m
• Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m

Registration options:

Call (419) 358-5016
• In-person at the library, 145 S. Main St.
• Online HERE

State of the University presentation Sept. 6

  • 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6
  • Yoder Recital Hall
  • Open to the public

Dr. Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University, will present the Forum “Authentically Calling In: Seeking Truth with the Ear of the Heart,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Yoder Recital Hall.

During the presentation, Dr. Wood will discuss ways students, faculty and staff can focus on truth by inviting or “calling in” one another for authentic conversations in the pursuit of “responsible citizenship” and “service to all peoples” as outlined in Bluffton’s mission.

Brent A. Kiene worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication

Brent A. Kiene, 38, passed away August 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Brent was born August 23, 1983 in Findlay to Robert and Jane (Kahle) Kiene.

Brent was a 2002 graduate of Bluffton High School. He also attended Apollo Career Center for Construction. He recently worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication in Lima. He was a lifetime member of the Cairo Sportsman’s Club and the NRA. Brent enjoyed farm related activities and construction. He especially loved trap shooting, fishing with his children and feeding livestock. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his children.

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