A Bluffton-area u-12 fastpitch softball team with members from Bluffton and Ada and several other area communities, has qualified for the USSSA series of softball in Orlando, Fla. The series starts July 20.
The team is ranked second in USSSA power rankings in the Ohio North u12B division. The team has had success in tournaments in Kenton, Van Wert, Toledo Tune up, Beavercreek and the Ohio State Fast Pitch tournament.
For example, the team was runner up in Beavercreek and Kenton, champions in Van Wert, 10th in the Toledo Tune up (22 teams) and fifth at the Ohio State event.
There's several things we know about this photo - and several unknowns. The photo was taken as a black and white snapshot in February 1958 in front of the Orange Township garage. It's a group of fox hunters with three foxes.
What we lack is an identification of the hunters. We've enlarged the photo as much as possible without losing a viewable image.
We invite Icon viewers to take a stab at naming these men.
You'll meet famous authors - Elizabeth Strout, Rebecca Skloot and Suzanne Joinson, for example, when you join the Bluflfton Public Library's monthly adult book discussions.
Discussions are held from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the s econd floor board room each first Wednesday of the month.
BFR Sports and Fitness invites Icon viewers to participate in its Saturday, Aug. 31, Labor Day Weekend 5K or Walk, which featuring a Pump and Run.
Details
• The 5K run/walk (including pump and runners) starts 9:15 a.m.
• The fun run/walk starts at 10 a.m.
• Race day check for the 5K pump and run starts at 7:45 a.m.
• Race day check in for the 5K run and walk sis from 8:30 to 9 a.m.
• Race day check in for fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
The Bluffton Public Library invites Icon viewers to join the library's monthly informal book discussion. These take place the first Wednesday of the month in the library's Board Room from 12-1:30 p.m. Registration is required due to space limitations. The August book discussion is on "Olive Kitteridge," by Elizabeth Strout. Contact the library for details.
Mustard Seed Café is back from vacation Wednesday,July 10, with regular hours 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily (closed Tuesdays).
As a welcome back, the café is offering its specialty Fruit Spritzers for $1 through Sunday. These drinks are made on site from a variety of fresh fruits. Also available on the special $1 offer is the Italian Soda which is the fruit spritzer with heavy cream added.
