At times the world simply seems upside-down. To demonstrate that, here's a view of the reflection in the Maple Crest pond taken during yesterday's fishing derby. The photo reveals the upside down reflection of someone fishing, the Maple Crest martin house and Maple Crest condos.
By Darlene Bowers Note: This story originally was posted on the Ada Icon.
Almost everyone has a board game memory.
Maybe playing Candy Land, Yahtzee, Chutes and Ladders or even Battleship revives pleasant memories. DTR Industries associate Thomas (Tom) Crownhart of Ada continues to compile his board game memories. Tom grew up in a military family who moved frequently. Tom recalls always playing board games with his family and 10 siblings. “Monopoly, Life, Trouble, any board game,” says Tom.
Youth entering grades 2-7 can learn the basic skills of tennis through a three-day camp at BFR Sports & Fitness, according to Carole Enneking, director. Camp dates are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9-11.
The camp sessions will be held indoors at BFR from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Students with little or no prior instruction will learn the basic forehand, backhand and overhead strokes.
There is still time to sponsor a flag flying on Bluffton’s Main Street this summer. The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. (Sharing Hopes And Nourishing Needs Of Neighbors) Service Club of Bluffton is accepting donations for the Main Street Flag Fund.
With each donation of $25, you may name someone who you wish to honor or memorialize. For more information, or to request a flag form, call Duane Bollenbacher at 419-358-7365. The names of donors and those people honored or memorialized will be recognized this summer through several outlets.
Dancers Elite will present its 34th annual recital, "Follow Your Dream," on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, according to Debbie Garlock.
Performances are in the Bluffton Middle School and begin at 7 p.m.
This year's theme is "By The Sea." It features students from the Bluffton area as well as Ada, Cory-Rawson, Pandora, Mt. Blanchard, Findlay and Lima. Tickets are $7 for ages 3 and up. Youth ages 2 and younger are free.
