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1950 Main Street - businesses change but buildings look pretty familiar

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 25, 2016 - 9:37pm

This is Bluffton's Main Street in 1950. While the names have changed, the storefronts look pretty familiar.

This photo is from the digital collection of the Bluffton Public Library. The woman is unidentified - until an Icon viewer and give us a name.

Among the businesses visible in the background are the Carma Theatre at 121 S. Main and the A & P Food Store, which is now Town and Country Flowers.

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Historical Bluffton
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BFR offers February "Fit for Life" membership

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 25, 2016 - 5:50pm

Bluffton Family Recreation offers its "Fit 4 Life" membership in February, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

The membership provides a six-week BFR membership, unlimited access to all BFR facilities including the indoor walking track, fitness center, arena and gymnasium. It also connects persons with a health coach to guide you through the six week period.

It also offers an "any class" fitness card for yoga, water aerobics, cardio and strength, total body conditioning and SilverSneakers.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Bluffton students report on study experiences off campus

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 25, 2016 - 5:35pm

Bluffton University students will report on their Fall 2015 semester experience studies in Guatemala, Washington D.C., England and Ireland during two Forums on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
 
The first session will be held at 11 a.m. in Founders Hall. This presentation will feature students who studied in Guatemala. The second presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall. Students who studied in Washington D.C., England and Ireland will share their experiences during this time.
 
These events are free and open to the public.
 

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Bluffton University
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Sign up your 4th-5th-6th grade bball team for tourney action

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 25, 2016 - 5:33pm

Bluffton Family Recreation will hold elementary-age boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments this winter, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
 
A fourth grade boys’ tournament is Saturday, Feb. 20. It is a double-elimination tournament with a limit of six teams. Games will be at BFR.
 
A fourth grade girls’ tournament is Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28. It will involve 10 teams and three games are guaranteed to each team. Games will be at BFR.
 

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Friesen to discuss "Framing of Food" in colloquium

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 25, 2016 - 5:31pm

Dr. Matthew Friesen, assistant professor of sociology, will present the colloquium, "When Did Organic Become Weird?: Hegemonic Framing of Food,” on Friday, Feb. 12. Friesen will discuss how companies, the government and other organizations can influence people’s decisions about purchasing food. 

His presentation is free and open to the public, at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall. 
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Bluffton University
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Here's this week's free programs at BFR - It's all about keeping active

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 25, 2016 - 5:29pm

Week 2 - Keeping Activy:
Jan. 24 to 30
Each of the following
programs is free at
Bluffton Family Recreation
215 Snider Road, Bluffton
• 419-358-4150

Monday - Jan. 25
All-star workout
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Middle school/high school soccer
3:30-5 p.m.

Tuesday - Jan. 26
Free walking
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday - Jan. 27
Free walking
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Middle school/high school open soccer

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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