Bluffton Public Library will be closed Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Due dates for library materials will be adjusted accordingly. For more information, visit the library, log on to www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org, check out the library's Facebook page or call 419-358-5016.
An afternoon of jazz and "colors" is in store at Bluffton University's annual winter instrumental concert, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, in Yoder Recital Hall. Featuring Bluffton's Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band, the concert is free and open to the public.
Jazz ensemble
Dr. Adam Schattschneider, professor of music, will direct the Jazz Ensemble in six numbers, including a "Tribute to Miles" comprising four songs by the late trumpeter and composer Miles Davis: "So What," "All Blues," "Seven Steps to Heaven" and "Milestones."
The Bluffton Icon welcomes two new bloggers to its site.
Lyle Arnold's blog is "Dugoutsteps."
He describes his blog and himself this way:
Being born in the country, just outside of Beaverdam, I had ample opportunity to play outside. This helped lead to my love of baseball. It also helped that my brother, Mark, became my Little League baseball coach. We didn't have a great team in Beaverdam, but we did
have a lot of fun.
The Bluffton University women's basketball team hosted the Manchester College Spartans on Wednesday, February 9. The teams battled throughout the first half as Bluffton took a slight 26-25 advantage at the break. The Spartans put together a run in the second period, outscoring the Beavers 35-29 for a 60-55 victory on Senior Night in Founders Hall. The win moves Manchester to 12-10 overall with a 10-5 mark in the HCAC, while Bluffton fell to 9-13 overall and 6-9 in the HCAC.
Manchester dominates second half in 81-67 win over Beavers
By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern
The Bluffton University men's basketball team traveled to Spartan country to face HCAC rival Manchester College on Wednesday, February 9. The Beavers were down, 40-36, at the break and the Spartans came out strong the second half to pull away with an 81-67 win. The Beavers fell to 14-8 overall and 7-8 in the HCAC. Manchester improved to 16-6 overall and 12-3 in the conference.
Dale A. Welch, 73, of rural Rawson died at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1937, to the late John D. and Mamie (Prowant) Welch. He married E. Grace Williamson on June 30, 1958, and she survives.
The winter weather forced changes in the Bluffton school calendar. According to Greg Denecker, superintendent, the school has used its three cancellation days. It may need to make up two days.
Monday, Feb. 21, President's Day, originally a no-school day, will now be a school in-session day.
Denecker said that the Ohio legislature may act this month on extending from three to five the number of weather cancellation days allowed this year, because of this year's unusual weather patterns.
January students of the month at the Bluffton elementary school were announced recently. They are:
First grade: Lauren Gray, Cara Young, Kyler Kinn, Steven Neely Second grade: Kylie Mathewson, Julia Smallcombe, Levi McClain, Alexcia Justus Third grade: Baylor Garmatter, Kyle Koontz, Andrew Lovett, Gabe Colley Fourth grade: Raychel Avila, Logan Rhodes, Luke Young Fifth grade: Lucie Fett, Kim Gordon, Katie Heinze, Dakota Jollif.
The Mennonite Memorial Home has a need for a volunteer in its Mobile Meal program.
"We deliver Mobile Meals to people in the Bluffton community. Each day the meals are delivered by a local volunteer. Currently we have a need for a volunteer on the third Monday of each month," said Mary Ann Ring, volunteer coordinator.
"The volunteering only takes about 45 miutes and starts at 11:30 a.m. If any one is interested they can contact Ring at 419-358-1015.
The Bluffton Athletic Boosters will hold a spaghetti dinner at Bluffton Middle School from 4 to 6 on Saturday, February 12, prior to the JV/Varsity Home boys' basketball game against Liberty Benton.
The dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread and a beverage. Desserts will be sold for an additional cost.
Eat in or carry out. The dinner is $6 and tickets can be purchased in any of the school offices or from any winter athlete.
