There are times when you just have to get out of town.
If you noticed a scant posting of stories over the past seven days there's a reason: The Icon editor flew the coop.
Headed west on U.S. 30 to Homewood, Illinois, to visit Rudi (brother) and Cheryl Steiner. Then took the toll road to Shorewood, Wisconsin, to visit Mary (sister) and Guy Lord.
While in Wisconsin, visited the Milwaukee Museum of Art and stopped briefly at the Roy Lichenstein shrine (see photo). Don't know who broke her heart, but we are confident that she'll eventually get over it.
By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - Visiting Bluffton posted a sixth consecutive shutout as hurler Libby Schaadt blanked Delphos Jefferson 8-0 Thursday evening in a Northwest Conference softball game.
The Lady Pirates extended their win streak to 17 games with the victory. Bluffton improved their season record to 18-1 and 7-0 in NWC play to stay in first place.
The Pirate girls have one league game left vs. second-place Allen East (15-2, 5-1 NWC), a makeup bout slated for Wednesday, May 8.
DJ fell to 5-13 overall and 1-5 in NWC action with the defeat.
As this year's graduation fast approaches, the Icon looks to past valedictorians of Bluffton High School to inspire this year's graduates as they set sail on adventures unknown.
The Icon interviewed Tatyana Shekochikhin, a valedictorian of the class of 2003.
What activities were you involved in as a BHS student? Feel free to include all your extra-curricular activities, even if they're from church or other organizations, not just school.
The Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters club will meet on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. This club celebrates all things quilted, sewn and/or made with fabric. The group always has show 'n tell during the meeting to allow members and guests to show their handiwork.
Guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Pictured below: quilted tablerunner, designed and made by member Ruth Grihalva
By Cort Reynolds
Visiting Bluffton posted a fifth consecutive whitewash as they shut out Lima Central Catholic 9-0 Monday evening in a non-conference softball game.
The Lady Pirates extended their win streak to 16 games with the lopsided win, and improved their season record to 17-1.
Junior hurler Libby Schaadt struck out a season-high 16 batters and walked none in seven scoreless innings. She gave up just two hits and increased her record to 15-1.
Opening day for the Bluffton Farmers Market is Saturday.
Located in the Citizens National Bank parking lot at 102 S. Main St.,, the market runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning from May through October.
Managed by Greg Probst, the Bluffton Farmers Market has more than 20 vendors signed up for the full year. Products and vendors vary by the season, giving shoppers a selection of fresh, local products. Vegetables, fruits, plants, and cottage foods are included in the market.
