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.
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.
A rose petal necklace is on exhibit in the Bluffton Public Library display case this month. The case exhibits various herbs and their uses, including jewelry.
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