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2nd annual Ride to Remember bicycle event July 16

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2016 - 5:32pm

The second annual Ride to Remember bicycle ride will take place on Saturday, July 16, in Bluffton, Ohio.
 
The bicycle event offers routes for families interested in biking together all the way to a 100-mile route for experienced riders.
 
Ride to Remember offers a 10-mile loop, a 64-mile loop with cutoffs for 13, 17, 24, 50 and 57 miles and a 100-mile course.
 

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Events
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New owners for Fortman Insurance, and company stays in the family

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2016 - 3:50pm

Jonathan Fortman and Zachary Fortman, sons of John and Catherine Fortman, recently purchased the Ottawa and Bluffton businesses of Fortman Insurance Services. 
 
Company founders, John and Catherine, will continue to stay active in the business. 
 
John Fortman started Fortman Insurance Services in November 1978, and his wife, Catherine, joined him in 1982.
 

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Business
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Plenty of opportunities for youngsters this winter at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2016 - 8:44am

Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, offers several programs for youth this winter. Here’s the class offerings:
• Rookie Sports – now to Feb. 16 from 4:15 to 5 p.m.
For youth ages 4 to 6. Youth will experience the basics of many sports.

• Tiny Tots - Fridays now through Feb. 19, from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
For youth 18 months to 5. Youth will have fun working on balance, coordination, and social skills. New and fun activities introduced each week.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Week 1 - Keeping Active: Jan. 18 to 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2016 - 8:20am

Week 1 - Keeping Activy:
Jan. 18 to 23
Each of the following
programs is free at
Bluffton Family Recreation
215 Snider Road, Bluffton
• 419-358-4150

Monday - Jan. 18
Water Exercise 1
9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Maple Crest Pool

Tuesday - Jan. 19
Free walking
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Water Exercise 2
8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
Maple Crest Pool

Wednesday - Jan. 20
Free walking
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Here's the Rhodes State College fall dean's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2016 - 6:45am

Several area students are on the Rhodes State College fall dean's list.

Part-time students
Bluffton
Tina Marie Rayl

Pandora
Abbigale Elaine Stevens                                                              

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People
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Peace, Pies and Prophets tour here on Jan. 18

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2016 - 6:37am

The Peace, Pies and Prophets tour is coming to Bluffton University at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Since March 2012, Ted & Company has been collaborating with Christian Peacemaker Teams and local peacemakers to raise funds and awareness for peace. The evening includes the show, “I’d Like to Buy an Enemy,” a satire that explores peace, justice and the American way.

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Bluffton University
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