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May 30 registration deadline for Ultimate Fit for adults at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 9:04pm

BFR Sports and Fitness invites adults looking for a challenging workout to try Ultimate Fit.

The Ultimate Fit program includes eight workouts designed to push participants to a higher level of fitness. Ultimate Fit will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 6-7 p.m. during June, July and August. 

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Park district holds public meeting on Motter Metro Park June 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 23, 2013 - 4:29pm

The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will hold a public meeting to discuss plans and seek input on the Motter Metro Park, Bluffton.

The meeting is Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.

Personnel will briefly cover the history of the Park District, acquisition details of the Motter Metro Park, and the basic plans for the park, followed by a public input segment.

 

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BFR expands sports training this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 7:00pm

Area middle school and high school athletes have a new option for refining sport skills and staying in condition over the summer. 

BFR Sports and Fitness has changed the format of the Jumpstart program to include both physical conditioning and sport-related drills. Jumpstart is a good companion to “open gym” sessions provided by high schools since the Jumpstart program will be focused on conditioning and form. 

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Four shuffleboard tournaments in Bluffton this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 5:01pm

Bluffton's shuffleboard court will be busy this summer. Morris Groman of the local club provided The Icon with the schedule of tournaments. Those follow:

• May 30-31-June 1: Mildred and Clarence Brunn Doubles - open to any doubles team
• June 6-7-8: North American Singles - open to men and women, singles play
• July 11-12-13: Crowe Memorial Doubles - open to any doubles team
• Aug. 15-16-17: Bluffton Doubles - open to any doubles team

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Red Cross offers ways to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornado

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2013 - 9:59pm

The American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties offers their thoughts and concern to everyone in Oklahoma following the horrific tornado early this week. We are working around the clock to provide food and shelter to all those whose lives were affected by these storms.

Red Cross disaster services volunteers and staff throughout the country are responding to the area, assessing damages, providing food and supplies to first responders, and support to the people affected by the storm.

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Richard Potter speaker at May 27 Bluffton Memorial Day ceremony

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2013 - 5:21pm

Bluffton's traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Maple Grove Cemetery takes place Monday, May 27, according to John Wagner, commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.

The parade starts at the Bluffton town hall at 9:30 a.m. Those who would like to participate in the parade are asked to be at the town hall at 9:15 a.m.

The Bluffton American Legion Post # 382 Honor Guard will lead the parade followed by the Bluffton High School Band.

Wagner said, "We ask that all citizens please remove their caps to show respect for the American flag."

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