Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary's Hearts and Hands Campaign is underway, offering Icon viewers several ways to participate.
Marty Lemley, Auxiliary president, said, "Last year through generous support of the campaign and through Auxiliary fundraisers we were able to give $15,000 for the Surgery/Emergency Room expansion at Bluffton Hospital."
The Auxiliary has pledged $75,000 over a five-year period. The Auxiliary invites viewers to give a monetary donation toward the project.
Two Bluffton University softball players were recently honored by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference coaches for their outstanding play this season. Junior Meagan Price (Toledo/Springfield) was Bluffton's lone member of the first team, while freshman Shelby Erford (Paulding) earned honorable mention following her first season with the Beavers.
Will someone please turn off the tap? Rain continues this month just as it did in April. During the first nine days of May nearly 1 inch or rain fell. We experienced a one-day dry spell on May 5 when it did not rain for the first time since April 21. Here the the weekly weather summary from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
BFR Sports and Fitness will host three major events, each beginning in the month of May, according to Carole Enneking, director.
Senior Fitness Challenge- May 16- Sept. 3
The Mature Fitness Awards USA are designed to encourage and recognize regular physical activity among adults age 50 and over. The program offers numerous activities with something for everyone, from beginning exercisers to long-time fitness enthusiasts.
