Bluffton schools superintendent Greg Denecker reads a book to Kindergarten students in classes taught by Kim Fritsch and Kelly Yarnell. A March Madness contest is underway in the elementary where students vote for their favorite children's book. The superintendent, a volunteer reader, read "The Book With No Pictures" to students.
Spring sports are on the way at Bluffton High School. Alex Hanna, athletic director, provided the Icon with the spring sports schedule for:
• Varsity baseball
• Varsity boys and girls track
• Varsity softball
• Varsity boys tennis
• Junior varsity softball
• Middle school track
JB Tours, Fostoria, announces its April and May tour schedule, which follows: April tours
7th – The Phantom of the Opera
13th – The Sound of Music
22nd-28th – Memphis and Nashville
29th-30th – The Ark Encounter
May
7th-10th – Gettysburg-Hershey-Lancaster
9th-11th – Tulip Time Festival
16th – Amish Country
19th – Jersey Boys
21st-23rd – Mackinac Island
Sign-up for several spring youth activities is underway at Bluffton Family Recreation this month, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
U6 Soccer
Spring U6 soccer takes place from Tuesday, April 2, to Thursday, May 4. It is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 6. Registration deadline is Sunday, March 17.
Games are from 6 to 7 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays at BFR. Each night begins with a 10-minute practice followed by four 8-minute quarters. April 2 is a skills night with no game. Volunteer coaches are needed.
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Bluffton University softball squad picked up on Wednesday where they left off Monday as they added another win to their record in a dominating 10-2 victory over Simmons in six innings. In game two, they revisited Saint Joseph's (Me.) and nearly exacted some revenge, but came up just short as the Beavers lost a hard fought game by the score of 7-6. Bluffton now stands 2-4 overall with two more days of action from Florida.
A Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce business after hours event is set for 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Sycamore Lake Wine Co, 9660 Mayberry Road, Columbus Grove, according to Paula Scott of the chamber.
The evening is an opportunity to mix and mingle with persons from other businesses and organizations.
The event has no formal program. Persons may attend and enjoy free appetizers and music.
