It’s birth occurred the same decade that Bach composed the Brandenburg Concertos, Russia’s Peter the Great ruled, Jonathan Swift wrote Gulliver’s Travels, and Europe explorers discovered Easter Island
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 7, 2021 - 1:40pm
Note: This is the 30th column in this series. For an index and link to the previous Forgotten Bluffton column go to the bottom of this story.
Q: What is the oldest living object in Bluffton?
Hint: It’s birth occurred the same decade that Bach composed the Brandenburg Concertos, Russia’s Peter the Great ruled, Jonathan Swift wrote Gulliver’s Travels, and Europe explorers discovered Easter Island.
Electric yard sign now in place • gazebo will be installed in May
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 7, 2021 - 1:29pm
Bluffton Presbyterian Church has installed a new electronic yard sign for the purpose of connecting with and encouraging the local community, according to Rev. Karol Farris Schilling, pastor.
"Both church and community messages will be displayed on the sign," she said.
A policy is in place for community requests. Non-profit and public organizations may fill out an application to be considered for a display in the message rotation at no cost. The form will be made available at www.blufftonpc.org.
Bluffton Presbyterian Church has installed a new electronic yard sign at the corner of Main and Cherry. "It's purpose is to connect and encourage community," said Rev. Karol Farris Shilling, pastor. Click here for several additional church updates.
By Takayla Gadberry and Jack Reed, sports information assistants
The Bluffton University football team opened up its Heartland Conference spring slate at Manchester on Saturday.
And, 35 points in the first half was the key to the Beavers' emphatic 49-14 victory over the Spartans. Bluffton improved to 2-0 (1-0 HCAC) on the season, while Manchester fell to 0-3.
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on March 6, 2021 - 6:00am
After the birth of a precious newborn, there are a few choices that parents make that can be a matter of life and death. One of the most important recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC is the one-time injection of Vitamin K. This vitamin shot prevents bleeding in the brain, which can cause permanent disability and death.