Maple Crest residents were royally surprised at their 2013 Valentine gala to learn there was a tie for the honored position of Valentine king and queen.
Ernest and Naomi Bosse and Carl and Claralice Wolf were the elected couples this year, becoming the second king and queen tie since the Valentine tradition began at Maple Crest 10 years ago.
Early Birds Junior League
Scores bowled on: Feb.9
Boys High Game
TJ Washer 129
Max Eversole 109
Austin Bolander 98
Levi McClain 96
Girls High Game
Jasmine Rewakowsky 109
Tori May 90
Caitlin Dailey 79
Dillon Worcester 78
Boys High Series (2 Games)
TJ Washer 227
Max Eversole 196
Austin Bolander 192
Levi McClain 173
The Bluffton University men’s basketball team fell short of the conference tournament after a tough loss at Transylvania University on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.
The Beavers finished the season 11-14 and 7-11 in Heartland Conference. Transylvania improved to 19-6 and 14-4 in HCAC. The Pioneers will play Mount St. Joseph in the first round of the HCAC tournament next Friday, Feb. 22.
Jerry Lewis' McDonald's restaurants in Ada, Bluffton, Beaverdam, Delphos, Van Wert and Lima celebrate the Presidents' Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 18, with a one cent sale.
Customers who purchase a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with cheese may also purchase another Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with cheese for one cent.
The last events and free wellness programs are being offered this week at BFR Sports & Fitness, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.
The schedule includes free fitness classes, walking days, plus demonstrations in the fitness center and an informational session about sports nutrition.
Older adults are invited to attend the Thurs. Feb. 2t session of Strength & Flex at 10 am. The Strength & Flex class is led by Jackie Frey and includes chair-based yoga movements for flexibility plus chair-based weight training.
Young Hailey Utendorf takes seriously the task of icing a Valentine cookie. She was among cookie icers in the "Wee Ones" Family storytime for babies, toddlers, siblings and their caregivers Feb. 16 at the Bluffton Public Library. The Bluffton Icon sponsored free cookie decorating during the event.
