Becky Boblitt adjusts her son's goggles on the edge of the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. It's the place to be when then sun is high. Click for a video.
Bluffton's next American Red Cross blood drive is Thursday, Aug. 4, from noon until 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Large Room, located at 160 N. Spring St. in Bluffton.
How to donate blood
To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
Richland Manor donated 4,400 pounds of food to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry this week.
Barry Schneck Community Service representative of Richland Manor, said that the food was collected during a June old car cruise-in. In addition to the food that was donated, Richland Manor also provided a $500 check to the food pantry.
Paula McKibben, food pantry coordinator, said that 30 families in the community use the pantry and that about 900 items are needed each month to seek the pantry stocked.
BFR will offer one last session of Gym and Swim beginning Monday, July 25 at 4:30 p.m., according to Carole Enneking, director.
Gym and Swim is led by certified water instructor, Kelly Honse. The activities begin at BFR with skill stations for movement, followed by a swim lesson at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.
Children must be 2-6 years of age to participate and a parent must be in the water with their child during the swim portion.
Ed Rice, one-time Bluffton business owner, posed for this photo taken by Paul Diller sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Rice's Tot Shop, was owned by Ed and his wife, Ethlyne.
The Rice family later sold the shop to a the Reichenbachs-Steiners-Lehmans, and the shop became Reistman's. Later the shop was sold to Paul and Jan Snyder, who operated it as Jan's. Today the Bluffton News is located in the former Rice Tot Shop.
Bluffton Child Development Center is now accepting applications for fall enrollment for children ages 6 weeks through age 12, according to Mary Painter, director.
Age appropriate programs are provided at the Center, which offers a nurturing environment with a professional staff and a curriculum that enables every child to grow and learn in his own unique way, according to Painter.
Young girls invited to be princess for a day at BFR - A special day for girls ages 4 to 8 years is planned on Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.
The Princess for a Day program will feature games, crafts and cheers in the morning, followed by a "formal" lunch. Girls will have their hair and nails done and then dress for a tea party in the afternoon.
Cost for the event is $40 ($25 BFR members). Advance registration is required by noonon Monday, July 25 by calling BFR Sports & Fitness 419-358-4150.
