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June golf clinic for youth at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 4:29pm

Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, will hold a golf clinic for youth in June, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

Clinic instructors are Jerry Tripp and Nick Rackley and it is open to next fall’s fifth through eighth graders. The clinic will provide campers with new skills and correct forms to learn the game.

Clinic dates are Monday, June 6, to Friday, June 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The clinic takes place at BFR. Registration is $25 per student or $20 with a BFR membership.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Still lots on the middle school calendar even though the school year winds down

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 4:22pm

As the school year winds down there are still lots of events taking place. Here's an update on the Bluffton Middle School, from the school website:

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Brazilian and British soccer camps at BFR this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 4:09pm

Two Challenger Sports soccer camps are scheduled at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, this summer.

TetraBrazil Soccer Academy takes place from Monday to Friday, June 6-10, for youth ages 6 to 18.

The camp combines training to music, learning Brazilian techniques, footwork, moves and training from Brazilian soccer coaches.

Registration takes place online at www.challengersports.com. Fees are $165 for half-day (9 a.m. to noon), or $214 for full day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Sixth grade orchestra: "Superior" - Junior High orchestra" "Superior"

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 3:17pm

The Bluffton Junior High string orchestra and Bluffton sixth grade string orchestra both received Superior ratings at OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event at Parkway High School on Friday, May.

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The sixth grade orchestra performed in class "C" playing "Dragon Slayer," "Clog Dance" and "Main St. March."

The junior high orchestra performed in class "A" playing "Medieval Wars," "Lullaby to the Moon" and " For the Star of the County Down."

The orchestras are under the directions Rachael E. Lewis.

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Martha Amstutz was a 39-year employee of Triplett Corp.

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 11:49am

Martha Jane Amstutz, 91, died May 9, 2016, at 12 p.m. at Richland Manor, Bluffton.  Martha was born March 23, 1925, near Findlay to the late Howard and Marie (Powell) Benson. On July 4, 1964, she married Dale Amstutz who preceded her in death on April 23, 2012.

Martha retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton where she worked for 39 years.  She was a member of the First Brethren Church of Williamstown.  Martha enjoyed talking with her friends and neighbors on the telephone, camping and was a graduate of Arlington High School.

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Here's Jeanne's Kitchen specials this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 8:33am

Jeanne's Kitchen Lunch Specials for May 10-13:
~Tuesday~

*Potato Soup
*Roast Beef BLT
*Turkey Reuben

~Wednesday~ 
*Minestrone Soup

*Stuffed Peppers with Side Salad
*Turkey Bacon Sub

~Thursday~

*Salad Bar

~Friday~
*Tomato Bisque Soup
*Grilled Cheese with Tomato & Bacon
*Stacked Ham

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