June 2017

All playoff games during first four rounds will be on Friday nights

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The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the football regions and schedule format for the 2017 playoffs. New in 2017, all playoff games during the first four rounds will be played on Friday nights.

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Bluffton Public Library hosts a program "Butterflies and Bees," at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 6.

Program presenters are Barb Snyder and Kim Thomas, master gardeners volunteers from Hardin County.

The program is arranged by the Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora Area and it is free and open to the public, according to Victoria Zeits, president of the club.

The club's recent newsletter is attached at the bottom.
 

Registration for July 8 available on line

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Eight major sponsors are part of this year’s 3rd annual Ride to Remember, set for Saturday, July 8, in Bluffton.

The popular bike ride offers routes from 2 miles all the way to 112 miles Gran Fondo. A mass start is at 8 a.m. from Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Developmental program and prep program options

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"If you are looking to take the next step in your athletic career, elevate training is for you. The summer months offers a great chance to elevate your game to the next level," according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

BFR’s training includes weight training, skill development and agility. Training is for high school through adults.

Matt Gillett, BFR sports coordinator and personal trainer, leads these sessions, available at $25 for a one-hour session or $120 for a package of six sessions.

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Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for two 3-on-3 tournaments in June.

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament is Saturday, June 10. It has three divisions including middle school, high school and adults. The tourney is double-elimination. Cost per team is $100.

A 3-on-3 soccer tournament has two sessions. The first is Saturday, June 24. The second is Saturday, July 29. It has two divisions including high school and adults. Cost per team is $80.

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Dr. Vincent McGinniss has joined the ENT Specialists of Northwest Ohio. Alongside Dr. Evan McBeath, Dr. McGinniss will provide comprehensive services for ear, nose and throat care.

Dr. McGinniss earned his medical degree from Michigan State University. He completed his otolaryngology and facial plastics residency at Michigan State University: Mclaren Macomb Hospital in Mt Clemens, Michigan. Dr. McGinniss is fellowship trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. 

Carnival games, children's games, lots of special offers

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Carnival games, childrens’ activities, and buy-one-get-one specials will highlight Shirley’s Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 10, in downtown Bluffton.

The annual celebration is hosted by Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company at 117 S. Main St., which has pledged 100% of all sales and donations on June 10 to the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Putnam County, a United Way affiliate that provides free books monthly for children through age five.

Promotions planned for the day include:

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The Village of Bluffton’s personnel committee will meet on Tuesday, June 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the town hall, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
 
 

You probably know someone on this list

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Here's the final Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll of the 2016-17 school year.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  Braeden Ackerman, Landon Armstrong, Sabina Clingerman, Jaden Coonfare, Kameron Coughlan, Hannah Davis, Aubrey Edwards, Justin Good, Levi Graham, Amy Jebsen, Aiden Koontz, Gavin Kruse, Olivia Matthews, Emerson Meza, Erik Nygaard, Riley Pearson, Makayla Schweingruber, Olivia Smallcombe, Alyssa Speicher, Lauren Speicher, Marissa Thompson, Riley Verb

BFR-YFC benefit tournament in Pandora

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Bluffton Family Recreation teams up with Bluffton-Pandora Youth for Christ for a double-elimination coed softball tournament held in the Pandora Park. The event is Saturday, June 24, beginning at 9 a.m.

There is room for eight teams in this second annual tournament.

In addition, the event includes a home run derby and yard games and picnic for families. The cost is $250 per team. Games start at 9 a.m.

All proceeds from the tourney go to both YFC and BFR.

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