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Bluffton softball pitcher named HCAC pitcher of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2011 - 10:42am

Freshman Kayla Owens (Cincinnati/McAuley) was dominating on the mound for the Beavers in her first week of collegiate softball and has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week.

The freshman pitcher tossed Bluffton's first no-hitter in two seasons, posting a five-inning 8-0 win over Beloit. She finished the week with a 1.24 earned run average and posted a 2-1 record in six appearances.

Owens threw 22.2 innings during the week with 15 strikeouts and held opponents to a .198 batting average.

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At tea with President Lincoln and his wife at the library April 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2011 - 10:40am

On Thursday, April 14, The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will host a formal Tea with the Lincolns, featuring President Abraham and Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln as portrayed by Roger and Judy Jenot of Carey. The tea begins at 5:45 p.m. and will be held in the library's Richland Room.

President Lincoln and his first lady will speak about their experiences from the 1800s. The Jenots bring a wealth of experience to these roles: they have traveled to many places associated with the Lincoln family and the Civil War era.

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A typical March-weather week

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2011 - 10:38am

Looks like typical March weather. Not too cold; not to warm. Here's the recent seven-day weather summary from Guy Verhoff, Pandora.

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Developmental volleyball league offered by BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2011 - 10:33am

Girls in grades 4, 5 or 6 are encouraged to participate in the Spring Skills League at BFR. The five-week program will combine skill

development with intramural league play. Players will participate in anassessment day on Saturday, April 9, with weekly practices beginning the week of April 11. Matches will be held on Saturday, April 16, 30, May 7, 14 and 21. Cost is $50 ($30 BFR members).

Registration materials are available at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton or online www.bfronline.com.

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Love Legacy Workshop rescheduled for April 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2011 - 10:30am

Beyond Budgeting, Bluffton, will host an informative workshop "Leaving A Love Legacy," from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Monday, April 4, at the Bluffton Public Library Richland Room, according to Beth A. Boehr.

The workshop was originally scheduled for Feb. 28 but was rescheduled due to the flooding on that day.

"During the interactive workshop I will share what documents are needed and practical organizational tips so that everything can be easily located in case of an emergency," said Boehr.

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'Summer Mud' available at Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2011 - 10:13am

Adults, along with college and high school students, who are interested in exploring the medium of ceramics may do so in "Summer Mud," a class being offered in June at Bluffton University.

Gregg Luginbuhl, professor and chair of art at Bluffton, will teach the class, which will meet from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday for three weeks beginning Monday, June 6. The class will meet in the Sauder Visual Arts Center's ceramics studio, where students will also be able to work during daytime and weekend hours.

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