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Hey, seniors! BFR's Silver Sneakers Fitness Program is just for you

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2013 - 5:01pm

BFR Director, Carole Enneking, reminds community members that the BFR Sports and Fitness is a partner in the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. 

Silver Sneakers is a network of fitness facilities across the United States that offer free memberships to senior adults who have qualifying insurance plans. Currently, BFR has 145 Silver Sneakers members using its facility.

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The Inn at ONU taking reservations for six December holiday luncheons

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2013 - 3:23pm

Reservations are now being accepted for any of The Inn at ONU's, Ada, six December holiday luncheons.

Dining hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Persons may choose a date, select an entree for each guest (groups of 2 to 8) and make a reservation by calling 419-772-2500.
Each entrée is $11.95 per person and includes entrée, non-alcoholic beverage, and holiday dessert. (Tax and gratuity are additional.)

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Financial aid night at Bluffton High School Dec. 18

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2013 - 12:02pm

The Guidance Department at Bluffton High School is sponsoring a financial aid meeting for parents of juniors and seniors who are planning to continue their education beyond high school.  

The meeting will be held at the high school library on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Lawrence Matthews, Director of Financial Aid at Bluffton University, will be the presenter for the  
evening.  He will discuss financial aid and filing the FAFSA form.

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Regional news
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Allen County Health Department signs “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” pledge

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2013 - 11:59am

In an attempt to improve the health outcomes of babies and children, and to set an example to other worksites and businesses in Allen County, the Allen County Health Department has signed a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” pledge.  

By taking the “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” pledge, the Health Department agrees to provide a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers are able to sit anywhere and enjoy a welcoming attitude from staff, management and, to the fullest extent possible, other patrons while breastfeeding.

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Regional news
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BHS boys' and girls' basketball game changes announced

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2013 - 11:05am

Bluffton High School athletic event time changes:

• BHS boys' basketball game with Bath Saturday Dec. 7, will begin at 4:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m.

• Boys' basketball with Kenton, originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, has been rescheduled for Feb. 18, 2014, due to Kenton's football playoff run.

• Girls' basketball game with LCC has been moved from Dec. 12 to Dec. 11, 2013.

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Sports
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Float winners, downtown business window winners announced

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2013 - 9:51am

Float winners in the Blaze parade and downtown holiday business window winners were announced by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Float winners - each receives a trophy
First place - Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Jenera
Second place - Bluffton Lions Club
Third place - Bluffton Baptist Church

Junior Weihrauch, Baze parade director, headed the float judging.

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