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Taxing questions

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2014 - 8:45pm

Norm Hostettler, a representative of AARP, assists in filling out federal tax forms for an area senior couple at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center.  The volunteers will now be available on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. Contact the center for details. Click for more information.

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Eleven area businesses and organizations sponsor BCE business plan competition

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2014 - 5:47pm

Eleven area businesses and organizations are sponsors of the 2014 Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Ropp Triplett Business Plan competition, according to Brendon Matthews, BCE board president. Sponsors contributions total over $6,000.

Major sponsors are:
• Reichenbach and Steiner CPAs
• Bluffton University
• Allen Economic Development Group.

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Business
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Most regular-priced items 40 % off; register for $50 shopping spree at The Black Lab's cash mob

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2014 - 5:03pm

Bluffton’s next cash mob is from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, at The Black Lab Trading Co., 121 N. Main St. 

The Black Lab will feature almost every regular priced item in the store will be 40% off from 4 to 6 p.m.

"If you have had your eye on something, be sure to come up, a sale like this may never happen like this again," said Julie Stratton of The Black Lab. In addition, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will provide a drawing for a $50 shopping spree to be used at The Black Lab.

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Regional news
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Matt Schroeder author of "The Rest is Up to You," has March 1 book signing

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2014 - 6:23am

Matt Schroeder, author of "The Rest is Up to You," will have a book signing at Book Reviews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 1, according to Christina Walton, store manager.

Schroeder's book tells a compelling story of his horrific car accident on black ice, his severe injuries, and his long road to recovery and triumph.

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Events
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BFR Keeping Active events winding down

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2014 - 6:18am

The final days of Keeping Active are underway at BFR Sports & Fitness. The last week will feature more free walking days, a free session of water exercise, informal recreation for adults and families, plus informational demonstrations in the BFR Fitness Center. A full schedule of activities is available at the building, as well as on the web site www.bfronline.com. All of the programs will be held at the BFR facility located at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

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Regional news
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Jim Dailey was past owner of Southgate Lanes bowling alley

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 20, 2014 - 5:50pm

James L. Dailey, 86, died at 11:34 a.m. Feb. 20, 2014, at Richland Manor, Bluffton. He was born Nov. 12, 1927, in Portage Township, Hancock County, Ohio, to the late Dwight and Ollie (Clouser) Dailey. On July 17, 1949, he married Joan Burkholder and she survives.

Mr. Dailey had been the owner/operator of Southgate Lanes, Bluffton. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. He was a member of the Lima Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.

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Obituaries
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