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Bumpy road for Pirates boys' ball team

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 7, 2015 - 7:50pm

By Evan Skilliter

The road was not friendly to the Pirates over the weekend as BHS lost their second and third consecutive road contests on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31.  The Pirates kept both games close, but dropped their record to 11-5 (1-3 NWC) after a 56-52 loss at Allen East and a 67-60 loss at Van Buren.

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Bluffton music teachers earn certification

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on February 7, 2015 - 9:19am

Krysti and Philip Schey of Bluffton, Ohio have recently been recognized as Nationally Certified Teachers of Music (NCTM) by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). They are certified as piano teachers.

Krysti Schey earned her B.A. in Music from Bluffton University in 2008, then earned her Masters in Piano Pedagogy from Bowling Green State University in 2010. Krysti is the Independent Music Teachers Forum Chair (IMTF) for Ohio’s MTNA, and is the co-vice president for marketing and membership for Middle West Ohio’s Music Teacher Association.

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Regional news
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Global climate change is real and needs addressed in our lifetime

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on February 6, 2015 - 12:05am

Dr. Daniel Berger says that global climate change is not only real, but if the problem is not addressed during our lifetimes, the Earth could become extensively damaged.

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Bluffton University
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Apollo all-area board meeting Feb. 5

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on February 5, 2015 - 11:56pm

Apollo Career Center will kick off Career Tech Education Month with the annual  All Area Boards Meeting held Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Apollo Commons.

The program highlights include a presentation by Superintendent Judy Wells and Nate Neuenschwander, President of Touchstone CPM, on the progress of the seven-phase construction/renovation of Apollo Career Center.

Following will be the induction of three alumni into the Apollo Hall of Fame:

• Chris Buell, Welding Supervisor, Crown Equipment, Perry

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Regional news
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Tickets available for Transport for Christ Second Chance Chapel banquet

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2015 - 9:20pm

Tickets are now available for the Transport for Christ Second Chance Chapel banquet planned at Marbeck Center on the Bluffton University campus on Friday, Feb. 20, according to David Lugibihl, chaplain.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the banquet beings at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the group "Three Bridges."

"You meal has been paid for, but you must reserve your place to attend," said Lugibihl. Call Lugibihl at 419-230-3294 to reserve a tickets.

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Worship
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Women's book discussion group forming at Book ReViews

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2015 - 9:08pm

Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton will a book discussion group for women beginning Thursday, Feb. 12, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manaer.

The Feb. 12 discussion is about Ann Voskamp's book "One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are." It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Due to space this group is open to the first eight women who register.

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Events
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