by Justin Geigley
Westview Senior Steve Blinco recently signed to play
His high school career record of 71 wins and 20
tennis with Huntington College. Blinco is a four year losses lead him to All Conferences and Media All Area
veteran of the varsity tennis team. He played number Team honors for all four years. He was also awarded
one singles in his junior and senior years; number two a Coach’s award his sophomore year and was named
singles in his sophomore year; and number two doubles MVP for his junior and senior years.
in his freshman year.
Blinco plans to major in finance.
Inspirations Singing In Shipshewana This Weekend
Dinner and Theater packages. To reserve your tickets
or for more information call 888-447-4725 or visit them
online at www.bluegatetheater.com.
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The Blue Gate Theater has announced that one
of the favorite groups in Southern Gospel music and
winners of numerous awards, the Inspirations, are
coming to Shipshewana June 24 and 25. The two day
concert event will be held each night at the Blue Gate
starting at 6:15pm with opening act Nicholas Odman.
Over the past four decades, The Inspirations have
collected almost every major Gospel Music Award
possible, including a gold plaque commemorating their
selling a million records. They have been voted the #1
Gospel Music Quartet several times. They have charted
well over 60 hit songs, more than any other gospel
group. “The Inspirations are one of those icon groups of
Southern Gospel, I’m not sure you can say you’ve listened
to Southern Gospel until you’ve heard this group”
said Blue Gate Director of Marketing Andy Rohrer.
The concert will take place at the Blue Gate Theater
June 24 and 25, start time is at 6:15 pm with opening
act Nicholas Odman. Tickets are $29.00 and $44 for
Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The Hometown Treasure
Back row (left to right): Westview tennis coach Ryan Yoder, Rich Cory, Huntington Assistant coach Cheryl Albright and Darlene Mathew.
Front row: father Ken Blinco, Steve Blinco, and mother Pat Blinco.
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July 2011
Steve Blinco Signs To Play Tennis For Huntington College