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Summer kids' camp - adventure awaits

Bluffton Family Recreation weekday camp is a popular youth event
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 1:57pm

Bluffton Family Recreation summer camp is underway and there's still room for additional campers, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. Registration is now available by calling BFR at 419-358-4150, or registering online by clicking here.

Nearly 20 youth have attended camps during its first two weeks and a staff of four lead the sessions. 

"BFR summer camp is a full day experience, designed with a wide range of activities guaranteed to expand your child’s horizons. It is open to youth ages 5 to 12," said Tinch. 

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Kayaks on the quarry

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 1:51pm

What a great way to spend a summer afternoon. Two boaters in kayaks enjoy the calm waters of the National Quarry. More photos are part of this series.

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Nancy Glick taught piano and harp for half a century

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 11:59am

Nancy K. Glick, 78, of Arlington, died 10:29 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Willow Ridge in Bluffton after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer.

She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on Dec. 22, 1941, to the late Eugene and LaVonda (Hilty) Zuber. Nancy married Gerald W. Glick on Dec. 26, 1964, and he survives.

Also surviving are her sons: Dean (Lisa) Glick of Arlington and Pastor David (Mary) Glick of Bluffton; daughter: Terri (Charles) Bogar of Bolingbrook, Illinois.

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Obituaries
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Write a caption - winner receives Shannon Theatre passes

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 11:41am

The Icon took this photo at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve on Friday. Write a caption for this photo. The best caption wins 4 passes to the Shannon Theatre.

Deadline to enter is 5 p.m., Thursday, June 25. Send entries to: Caption Contest in care of [email protected].

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BVHS corporate PR and Marketing wins three national awards

All communications materials receiving awards were conceptualized, written, developed and printed by the team.
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 10:29am

The Corporate Public Relations & Marketing Department at Blanchard Valley Health System has been named the winner of three national awards for their Mayo Clinic Care Network campaign.

These awards include a Bronze Aster Award, a Silver Telly Award and an Award of Distinction.

“We are elated to learn that our team received these awards for our work on the Mayo Clinic Care Network campaign,” shared Amy J. Leach, director of Corporate PR & Marketing.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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BFR T-ball registration deadline is Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2020 - 10:08am

Bluffton Family Recreation's registration for summer T-ball is Sunday, June 21.

Play is from July 7 to Aug. 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bluffton village park. Volunteer coaches are needed.

Click here to register online. For more information call BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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