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Solo and ensemble results

From high school and junior high musicians
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 28, 2021 - 11:34am

Last week Bluffton schools heldits own solo and ensemble contest. OMEA hosted a virtual one for the state. Bluffton meanwhile, held its own contest. Results follow:

BAND

High School Class C
Alyssa Hoffman                   Clarinet solo            II
Brooke Camper                   Flute solo                  II
Woodwind Trio                                                       I
   Brooke Camper, Jessica Boop, Alyssa Hoffman          

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So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 28, 2021 - 6:15am

So, you think you know Bluffton? You'll find this bear at the bend on Lake Street near Riley Creek and the National Quarry.

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Farmers market opens Saturday morning

Over 20 season vendors signed up for 2021
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2021 - 2:04pm

We can’t wait until Saturday.

It’s when Bluffton’s farmers market opens for the season in the Citizens National Bank parking lot.

The market is open rain or shine each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon from May 1 to Oct. 30, according to Greg Probst, market manager.

This year over 20 vendors are already signed up, and with many seasonal items, don’t expect that many booths on Saturday.

The market is a program offered by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Click here for the market Facebook.

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Play...T-Ball

Registration underway for summer play at BFR
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2021 - 1:49pm

It’s not too early to think about T-ball.

Bluffton Family Recreation announced that registration is now open on its website. Click on the yellow box link below this story to access BFR’s website.

T-ball is for girls ages 4 to 7 and boys ages 4 to 6. Games are from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 6 to Aug. 5 at the Bluffton village park.

The registration deadline is June 13. After that date there is a $10 late fee and shirts are not guaranteed. Volunteer coaches are needed. The cost per player is $30 for members and $60 for non-members.

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Pirates and Bulldogs

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2021 - 12:53pm

Bluffton and Ada are the only two Northwest Conference schools with a spring tennis team. Yesterday the Pirates traveled to Ada and lost a close contest 3-2. Click here for individual results. (Cort Reynolds photos)

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Bluffton netters nipped by Ada

Pirates entertain Ottawa-Glandorf Wednesday, Wapak Thursday, Upper Sandusky Friday
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2021 - 11:51am

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Bluffton tennis team won both doubles matches but lost overall 3-2 at Northwest Conference rival Ada on a warm Monday evening at the resurfaced purple and gold park courts.

The Bulldog netters evened their record at 6-6 with the victory, while the Pirates fell to 2-6 with the defeat. It was Ada's fourth win in five matches over the past eight days.

The Bulldogs and Bluffton are the only two NWC schools that field boys tennis teams.

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