Over 80 swimmers - mostly under the age of 13 - found the 73 degree water of the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool to their liking on opening day, May 29.
Dear Village of Bluffton council members, Mayor Augusburger, and Mr. Mehaffie,
Thank you so much for listening to my concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection of College and Main at your streets and alleys committee meeting on May 18.
Since that meeting, I have observed vehicle and pedestrian traffic before and after school. On Tuesday, May 19, I counted 200 cars in the intersection in the 15-minute span between 3 and 3:15 p.m. Only two drivers stopped to allow pedestrians to use the crosswalk.
The second annual Be A Beaver Triathlon is set for tomorrow (May 30) in Bluffton.
Beginning at 9 a.m. at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, the event will include a 400-meter pool swim, a 20-kilometer bike on nearby country roads and a 5K run through village streets and the Bluffton University Nature Preserve.
Proceeds will help the university’s cross country and track and field teams cover their costs to attend out-of-state invitational meets.
Richard A. "Dick" Shaneyfelt, 79, of Pandora died May 28, 2015, at 12:49 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
He was born July 19, 1935, in New Carlisle to Richard V. and Zelma Gheen Shaneyfelt. On March 23, 1957, he married Carol Jean Brokschmidt and she survives.
He retired from Phillips ECG, Ottawa. He was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and was active with Gideons International, Bill Glass Prison Ministries, and Beaverdam Transport for Christ. He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Julie Kindred (left) and Mary Edmiston provided their final fifth grade lesson today. Both teachers are retiring. The Icon caught them shortly after classes were dismissed. Also retiring is Susan McKinnley, kindergarten teacher, who was not in school today.
Bluffton Family Recreation announced its June Adventure Camp schedule, according to Joseph Beagle, director.
This year BFR offers camps for two age groups. The first is for youth 3 ½ to 5. The second is for youth ages 6 to 9.
“At Adventure Camp your children will learn while having fun,” said Kelly Honse, lead instructor, who has a degree in art education. “The camps include theme-based activities, crafts and snacks.”
