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The subject was wedding dresses...lots of them

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 9:45pm

Rita Wannemacher tried on her wedding dress yesterday and it fit perfectly.

She even worn it during a wedding dress "show" at the Bluffton University Institute for Learning in Retirement's ladies tea on May 22.

Did we mention that Rita first wore the dress in 1938? Her dress was not the oldest shown at the tea. Ruth Burcky's dress from the early 1920s, won that prize. There were other dresses that came out of storage for the day. Many others. 

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Youth tennis camp and lessons offered this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 9:06pm

BFR Sports and Fitness will hold a three-day, mini-camp for basic skills on June 3, 4 and 5.  Youth ages 7 to 12 years are invited to learn backhand, forehand, net blocks and serves as part of the camp.   

During each 1 1/2 hour session, youth will work on stroke development and learn about court positioning. The camp will be held indoors at BFR. Cost for the camp is $45 ($30 BFR member); deadline to register is Friday, May 31.

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May 30 registration deadline for Ultimate Fit for adults at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 9:04pm

BFR Sports and Fitness invites adults looking for a challenging workout to try Ultimate Fit.

The Ultimate Fit program includes eight workouts designed to push participants to a higher level of fitness. Ultimate Fit will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 6-7 p.m. during June, July and August. 

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Summer lessons start June 17 at Krysti's Music Studio

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 4:39pm

Summer lessons start June 17 at Krysti's Music Studio, Bluffton. Contact Krysti Schey at 419-233-5255 for complete details.

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Park district holds public meeting on Motter Metro Park June 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 4:29pm

The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will hold a public meeting to discuss plans and seek input on the Motter Metro Park, Bluffton.

The meeting is Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.

Personnel will briefly cover the history of the Park District, acquisition details of the Motter Metro Park, and the basic plans for the park, followed by a public input segment.

 

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BFR expands sports training this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 7:00pm

Area middle school and high school athletes have a new option for refining sport skills and staying in condition over the summer. 

BFR Sports and Fitness has changed the format of the Jumpstart program to include both physical conditioning and sport-related drills. Jumpstart is a good companion to “open gym” sessions provided by high schools since the Jumpstart program will be focused on conditioning and form. 

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VBS season is next on the summer calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 6:00pm

Vacation Bible School season is almost upon us. Here in the list of VBS in the Icon viewership area:

Ebenezer Mennonite VBS
June 2-7
6:30-9 p.m.
Ages 4 to 6th grade
8905 Columbus Grove Road
Theme: Kingdom Rock
Details: 419-358-8588

Pandora Community VBS
July 7-11
6:30-8:45 p.m.
Ages K-6 (just completed)
Host congregation: Pandora Missionary, 300 Rocket Ridge
Theme: God's Backyard Bible Camp
Details: 419-384-3074

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Four shuffleboard tournaments in Bluffton this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 5:01pm

Bluffton's shuffleboard court will be busy this summer. Morris Groman of the local club provided The Icon with the schedule of tournaments. Those follow:

• May 30-31-June 1: Mildred and Clarence Brunn Doubles - open to any doubles team
• June 6-7-8: North American Singles - open to men and women, singles play
• July 11-12-13: Crowe Memorial Doubles - open to any doubles team
• Aug. 15-16-17: Bluffton Doubles - open to any doubles team

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Special board meeting to interview MS candidates May 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 4:44pm

The Bluffton Exempted Village Board of Education has set a special board meeting for Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office to interview middle school principal candidates.

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Bluffton Council/School Board
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Bluffton HS senior music awards presented

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 4:36pm

Bluffton High School senior music awards were presented on May 21 during an evening awards program.

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