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Matt Gillett offers performance training for young athletes

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 17, 2016 - 3:11pm

This fall, Bluffton Family Recreation offers performance training for athletes ages 12 to 18.

Programs of four sessions each are available lead by Matt Gillett.

A Developmental Program, for youth ages 12 to 14, offers an introduction to performance training and adds a sport-specific component.

A Prep Program, for youth ages 15 to 18, offers a high-performance training program covering all aspects of athletic performance.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Beaver volleyball team ranked second in HCAC pre-season poll

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on August 16, 2016 - 6:37pm

The Bluffton University volleyball team is set to begin its 2016 season under Head Coach Steve Yarnell. The Beavers went 19-13 and 8-1 in the HCAC en route to a third straight HCAC Tournament championship. Bluffton will work to keep their NCAA tournament run alive by qualifying for a four consecutive appearance as well as the eighth time in program history. Bluffton’s run of post-season success and returning All-HCAC performers has the Beavers second in the HCAC preseason poll.

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Prizes, snacks, tours, and more at “After-School Library Card Sign-Up Day”

Posted by Bluffton Public... on August 16, 2016 - 4:01pm

Welcome back, students! 
The library's “After-School Library Card Sign-Up Day” is on Monday, August 29 for all area schools, colleges, and universities (home-school, too!)

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Bluffton Public Library
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1.37 inches of rain fell from Aug. 12-15

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 16, 2016 - 3:51pm

It rained!

According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, over the period Aug. 12 to 15 1.37 inches were recorded.

Meanwhile, the temperatures have moved into the 80s from previous highs fo 90s.

For a weather summary covering Aug. 1 to Aug. 15 open the attachment.

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Regional news
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Still time to enroll children in Bluffton Community Preschool

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 16, 2016 - 3:49pm

There is still time to enroll your child in Bluffton Community Preschool this fall.

The preschool is currently accepting new students for the 2016-2017 school year. If you would like to enroll your child, email the school at: [email protected].

Parent and child orientation is Wednesday, Aug. 31.  
5 pm. Monday / Wednewday morning session
6 pm. Tuesday / Thursday morning session
7 pm.  Tuesday / Thursday afternoon session

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Regional news
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60 in 6 initiative aims to aid new-student transition at university

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 16, 2016 - 3:43pm

In its second year, the 60 in 6 initiative, coordinated by the office of student involvement, seeks to provide at least 60 campus events in the first six weeks of the academic year.

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Bluffton University
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