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Ann (Stechschulte) Alyanak third overall woman at Illinois Marathon

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Former Bluffton High School track standout Ann (Stechschulte) Alyanak completed The Illinois Marathon as the third overall woman with a time of 2:43:00, and qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials. The April 28 marathon was held in Champagne, Ill.

This is the third time Alyanak has qualified for the Marathon Olympic Trials. She finished 7th overall at the Olympic Trials her first time around back in 2008.

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Mike Hilty, Bluffton High School boys' tennis coach, checks a s'more hot off the grill. Free s'mores were created to all tennis fans who attended the final home match of the season yesterday at Howe Tennis Courts.

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A free Mother's Day tea party is planned from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 13, at ByStill Waters Bistro (formerly Jeanne's Kitchen).

All women ages 13 and older are invited to join for an afternoon of tea, finger
sandwiches and sweets.

The idea for the event is based on the premise that no woman should be alone on Mother's Day. Come alone or grab a friend. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, May.

To register for this free event , contact Sarah Brauen (567-749-0068) or Carole Enneking (419-348-7691).

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Bluffton University will hold four summer volleyball skill camps, according to  Steve Yarnell, coach.

Camp schedule follows:
• Wednesday, June 27
6-8th grade, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Thursday, June 28
K-5th grade, 10 a.m.-noon

• Friday, June 29
7-12th grade, setting camp, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Wednesday-Thursday, July 11-12
High school camp, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information or to register call Yarnell at 419-358-3223.

Race/walk entry form and route map attached

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Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its 5th annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy on Saturday, June 16.

Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co., and the Friends of the Library host the event. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. in front of Bluffton High School on College Avenue.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Bluffton Public Library lower level. Registration fees are $20 (10 years and under, free). T-shirts are included in the registration cost until May 31.

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Bluffton Pirate youth football camp registrations are being accepted for the Tuesday through Thursday, June 19-21 camp, according to Jeff Richards, BHS varsity football coach.

The camp is for first through sixth graders and takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Harmon Field. Cost is $30 per camper.

For more details or to register contact Richards at [email protected], or call 419-204-0066.

 

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