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.
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
The American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties offers their thoughts and concern to everyone in Oklahoma following the horrific tornado early this week. We are working around the clock to provide food and shelter to all those whose lives were affected by these storms.
Red Cross disaster services volunteers and staff throughout the country are responding to the area, assessing damages, providing food and supplies to first responders, and support to the people affected by the storm.
Bluffton's traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Maple Grove Cemetery takes place Monday, May 27, according to John Wagner, commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.
The parade starts at the Bluffton town hall at 9:30 a.m. Those who would like to participate in the parade are asked to be at the town hall at 9:15 a.m.
The Bluffton American Legion Post # 382 Honor Guard will lead the parade followed by the Bluffton High School Band.
Wagner said, "We ask that all citizens please remove their caps to show respect for the American flag."
Everything you wanted to know about the Bluffton Public Library's summer program is now posted on The Icon.
This summer's theme, "Dig Into Reading," offers programs for youth through adults. The summer reading program, from early June to late July provides prize for readers. Registration begins on June. 4.
