Bluffton Sardines proved they can swim with the big fish as the swim team keeps winning. On July 2 in a home meet, Bluffton defeated Kenton Stingrays 884 to 372. The girls' team outscored the visitors 437 to 189. The boys outscored Kenton 447 to 183.
That's a smile that has one century plus one year on it. Kathleen Stauffer Mikkelsen, a Mennonite Home resident, celebrates birthday 101 on July 3. See our feature below.
Note: Kathleen Stauffer Mikkelsen, a resident of Mennonite Memorial Home, celebrates her 101th birthday on July 3. The following account by Kathleen is reprinted from the book "Bluffton A Good Place To Miss."
Click here for an interview the Icon conducted with her prior to birthday 100.
Bluffton Family Recreation invites area youth to a "play the day away," later in July, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
Here's the details:
Play the Day Away
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 17-18
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Ages 7 to 12
Campers will play games such as hopscotch, 4 square and tag. Campers will learn the importance of teamwork, develop their own game and play that game.
$15 for BFR member; $30 for non-members.
Note: The Icon previously posted this photo, but, hey, it's summer, and this one generates some interesting comments.
Beth Carr provided this photo of the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool in its "Buckeye days." Beth was on the swimming pool staff and now lives in Texas.
This view shows the old pool from the east bank of Marsh Run looking toward the Buckeye. This pool went from about three feet to five or six feet. Beyond that, the Buckeye was roped off for swimming in the east side.
The Bluffton area wheat harvest is underway. The Icon took this series of photos as Jeff and Randy Althaus took off wheat in a field on Phillips Road just north of Bixel Road. Click here for a video.
