The Bluffton University softball team moved one step closer to its fifth-straight berth in the four-team Heartland Conference tournament with a split at Anderson University on Saturday, April 23, 2011. The Beavers took game one by a 5-2 count before Anderson recovered for a 7-2 victory in the nightcap. Bluffton moves to 17-14 overall and 9-5 in the HCAC, while AU stands 18-12 on the season and 8-4 in conference play.
Adults searching for an affordable fitness membership are invited to take advantage of BFR's summer membership special, according to Carole Enneking of BFR.
Beginning May 1, the three-month membership fee will result in four months of membership. The cost is $87.86 (including sales tax) and includes access to the Fitness Center, Program Design Services, Drop in Recreation hours, access to the indoor track, plus discounts on fitness class and Ultimate Fit fees.
Senior Adults (55 years and older) may purchase the summer special for only $79.07 (including sales tax).
The Bluffton Sesquicentennial String Band's will perform a program titled American Fiddle Tunes at 7 p.m., Saturday May 14, in the third floor of the town hall, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick, of the village cultural affairs committee.
The concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted at the door.
"It is Bluffton's 150th Birthday and many plans are in the works to celebrate this summer. One of the events planned is a Historic Ball June 25," she said.
"Where's my refund?" That's the question likely on the minds of the tens of thousands of Ohioans who waited until the last two weeks of the filing season.
Many of these last-minute filers are in the waiting zone - awaiting receipt of their federal income tax refund. Taxpayers who combine e-file with direct deposit generally receive their refund within 7-10 days of filing their returns.
Sportsman Scores bowled on: Apr. 18
High Game
Alan Thielen 279
Derek Dukes 279
Shane Bugner 268
Shannon Ingram 267
Troy Caskie 258
John Nye 255
Steve Swisher 254
High Series
Derek Dukes 768
Steve Swisher 724
Alan Thielen 710
Brian Huether 687
Shannon Ingram 678
Ryan Motter 676
Todd Wilson 674
John Dailey 674
Rosemary Ann VanScoder, 84, of Pandora, died 7:12 p.m., April 21, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born June 15, 1926 in Lima to Maurice and Mary Josephine O'Connell Higgins who preceded her in death. On Sept. 26, 1959 she married Harold "Skeet" VanScoder and he survives. Mrs. VanScoder was a homemaker. She was a secretary at the Equity Dairy, Lima. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Columbus Grove.
Bluffton Christians observed the annual Cross Walk Friday morning. Dozens of walkers followed the cross on its path from St. Mary's to St. John's. Click here for a video.
This driver is a real Buckeye fan. Notice that the driver uses a "T" instead of an "I." Probably means someone with an "I" beat him to the punch, but a "T" as a substitute in this case works. The Icon spotted this plate in Lima.
The Friday, April 22, 2011, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter is now available. It was e-mailed to members and is now avialable on the chamber's website at www.explorebluffton.com.
