The second annual Be A Beaver Triathlon is set for tomorrow (May 30) in Bluffton.
Beginning at 9 a.m. at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, the event will include a 400-meter pool swim, a 20-kilometer bike on nearby country roads and a 5K run through village streets and the Bluffton University Nature Preserve.
Proceeds will help the university’s cross country and track and field teams cover their costs to attend out-of-state invitational meets.
Richard A. "Dick" Shaneyfelt, 79, of Pandora died May 28, 2015, at 12:49 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
He was born July 19, 1935, in New Carlisle to Richard V. and Zelma Gheen Shaneyfelt. On March 23, 1957, he married Carol Jean Brokschmidt and she survives.
He retired from Phillips ECG, Ottawa. He was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and was active with Gideons International, Bill Glass Prison Ministries, and Beaverdam Transport for Christ. He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Julie Kindred (left) and Mary Edmiston provided their final fifth grade lesson today. Both teachers are retiring. The Icon caught them shortly after classes were dismissed. Also retiring is Susan McKinnley, kindergarten teacher, who was not in school today.
Bluffton Family Recreation announced its June Adventure Camp schedule, according to Joseph Beagle, director.
This year BFR offers camps for two age groups. The first is for youth 3 ½ to 5. The second is for youth ages 6 to 9.
“At Adventure Camp your children will learn while having fun,” said Kelly Honse, lead instructor, who has a degree in art education. “The camps include theme-based activities, crafts and snacks.”
June 2015 is a SUPER month for Bluffton Public Library! This month marks the start of Summer Read Program, which is titled “Every Hero Has a Story.” BPL has designated themes for each week of this year’s program in order to support and advocate for its community. June’s themes are as follows:
● June 7-13: “Community Heroes” Week
● June 14-20: “Be a Hero” Week
● June 21-27: “Be a Green Hero” Week
