Bluffton Public Library's first Library Lovers "Cook for Books" Chili Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jim Boedicker of Ada will provide live entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Three local "celebrities" - Matt Jordan, Fred Steiner and Phil Zimmerly - will judge samples to determine which cook will receive bragging rights for having the best chili. Guests will also vote for their favorite chili to determine the winner of the people's choice award.
The Bluffton University men's basketball team traveled to Earlham College on Saturday, February 19, to take on the Quakers in the final game of the regular season. Bluffton took a 42-24 lead at the break and finished with a 75-54 victory over the home team. Bluffton ended the regular season 15-10 overall, including an 8-10 mark in the HCAC. Earlham finished with the same 2-23 record that the Beavers did a season ago. The Quakers went 0-18 during their inaugural campaign in the Heartland Conference.
The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Earlham College on Saturday, February 19, to take on the Quakers in Heartland Conference action. Bluffton took a 36-24 lead at the break and held on to win, 75-58, over the Quakers. Bluffton ended the season with a 10-15 record overall, including a 7-11 mark in the HCAC. Earlham finished a disappointing 0-25 overall and 0-18 in their first season as a member of the Heartland Conference.
Looking to make new Friends and urge others to renew their pledge, the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are pounding the pavement during their annual membership drive.
To get the word out, the Friends will be posting flyers throughout the village and have stocked the library with brochures showing how they have helped the library in 2010.
Highlights of the year include raising $2,800 in fundraisers and donations, and pledging $1,350 to support young adult and children's services in 2011.
Three players scored in double figures, but the Bluffton High School girls' basketball team lost an NWC game to Lima Central Catholic on Feb. 18. To view the box score open the attachment on the bottom of this page.
A Harlan's chicken barbecue is planned Friday, Feb. 25, at The Centre at Bluffton. Serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Carry out is available or free admission to the garage sale if picked up inside. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased from any S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club member, in the Common Grounds, or you may call Steiners at 419-358-4086 or Bollenbachers at 419-358-7365. Deadline for ordering tickets Monday, Feb. 21.
A Harlan's chicken barbecue is planned Friday, Feb. 25, at The Centre at Bluffton. Serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Carry out is available or free admission to the garage sale if picked up inside. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased from any S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club member, in the Common Grounds, or you may call Steiners at 419-358-4086 or Bollenbachers at 419-358-7365. Deadline for ordering tickets Monday, Feb. 21.
