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A bike "Ride to Remember" planned in Bluffton July 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2015 - 8:42pm

Bicycle enthusiasts may register for the inaugural Ride to Remember bicycle ride scheduled Saturday, July 11, in Bluffton. 

The event offers short bike routes for families interested in biking together all the way to a 100-mile route for experienced riders starting and ending at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

A FLYER WITH REGISTRATION DETALS IS ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

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A bike "Ride to Remember" planned in Bluffton July 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2015 - 8:42pm

Bicycle enthusiasts may register for the inaugural Ride to Remember bicycle ride held Saturday, July 11, in Bluffton. 

The event offers short bike routes for families interested in biking together all the way to a 100-mile route for experienced riders starting and ending at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Richard Ramseyer, president of the Bluffton Lions Foundation, sponsor of the ride, said, “This serves as a springboard to a make Bluffton a bicycle destination and bike center for enthusiasts of the sport.”

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Rev. James Heininger had pastored First United Methodist Church, Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2015 - 8:30pm

A graveside service for former pastor of First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, Rev. James B. Heininger, 90, of Granville, were held May 1, 2015 at Maplewood Cemetery in Spencerville with full military honors.

McPeek-Hoekstra Funeral Home, 133 S. Prospect St., Granville, handled the arrangements.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Rev. Heininger was May  at Centenary United Methodist Church, Granville with Rev. Stephen J. Cramer as celebrant. 

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Beavers softball coach, Heather Bruder, resigns

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2015 - 8:25pm

Bluffton University has an openign for a head softball coach.

On Friday, May 8,, head softball coach Heather Bruder announced her resignation at the end of the 2014-15 academic year. This coaching change comes against an unfortunate backdrop of a public event that occurred during the May 1 HCAC tournament, as reported by the HCAC commissioner:

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Bluffton Shuffleboard Club holding demonstration/open house May 16

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on May 10, 2015 - 8:10pm

The Bluffton Shuffleboard Club will host a free demonstration/open
house for adults interested in learning the game of shuffleboard or
more about the Bluffton Club Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. on the courts in Buckeye Park off Spring Street.

The club meets regularly throughout the summer for informal mixers on
Mondays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., and hosts
seven tournaments during the season.

Contact Ralph Peterson, President, at 419-348-9995 with any questions.

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Funeral service for Brenda Kohl on Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2015 - 8:00pm

Brenda L. Kohli, 57, died May 9, 2015, at 8:45 a.m. at Richland Manor, Bluffton.  She was born Oct. 26, 1957, in Bluffton to the late Theodore "Ted" and Shirley (Weyer) Kohli.

She had most recently worked as an inserter for the Findlay Publishing Company.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bluffton.  She was a musician and song writer where she played at numerous coffee shops.  She attended Bluffton High School.

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