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Got the winter blahs?

Here's an idea: Join the public library's winter book challenge

Got the winter blahs? Here's an idea:

Bluffton Public Library's Winter Book Challenge returns, and there's still time to participate.

The library announced the Winter Reading Program for children, teens, and adults is now underway. It is one of many programs in January. 

Pick up a Winter Reading Bookmark at the library, or download and print it from the library's website. Then complete five or more challenges during the months of January through March to receive a prize. You may then also enter a drawing to win a larger prize.

On mission and relationships

Theme of university presidential leadership forum

Mercy Health Lima President speaks on mission and relationships at Bluffton University Presidential Leadership Forum

Just as it is stressed at Bluffton, Ronda Lehman, president of Mercy Health, Lima,believes relationships are the key to getting things done.

“It’s relationships, relationships, relationships,” said Lehman, who spoke during Bluffton University’s Presidential Leadership Forum on Jan. 14 in Yoder Recital Hall. “You are building your reputation every day, and how you treat people is everything.”

Hey, kids, time to register for spring soccer

Bluffton Soccer Club online registration now open

The Bluffton Soccer Club is taking registrations for the 2020 spring soccer season, according to Dan Lee.

Registration is online at www.blufftonsoccer.com.  Registrations will be open until Saturday, Feb 1. After Feb 1 there will be a $25 late fee.

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Drive Time celebrates new location

Drive Time Driving Instruction held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 546 N. Main St. last week. Participating from left, Bob Inniger, Mitch Kingsley (chamber members), Cricket Breece, Sara Kisseberth, Doug Kisseberth, Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, and Daniel Tinch, chamber member.

Gary Hauenstein worked at JM Sealts for 30 years

Gary Eugene Hauenstein, 69, died Jan. 21, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System, Emergency Room.  

Gary was born Nov. 21, 1950, in Allen County, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Lucille (Klingler) Hauenstein. On June 26, 1976, he married Joyce Michel Hauenstein who survives.

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11-3 girls head to Spencerville

Bluffton High School girls' basketball team takes its 11-3 record to Spencerville (8-6) on Thursday. Against Lincolnview last week, the girls won 55-38. Here, Laykin Garmatter (3) and Kylie Stackhouse press the Lancers. (Marvin Foster photo)

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