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2nd annual "Battle of the Badges" set for March 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 8:58pm

Time for Round 2.

The Bluffton fire department takes on the Bluffton police department in the second annual Battle of the Badges basketball game. The police team hopes to defend their title from last year’s inaugural contest.

The event, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at the Sommer Center at Bluffton University, is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted at the door.

The fund-raiser will include raffles, door prizes, a 50-50 drawing, concessions and the chance for a half-court shot.

Proceeds benefit Bluffton’s emergency services.

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But do they have a building permit?

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 8:37pm

Looks like the North Mound Street neighborhood got into the igloo construction business recently. Jacob Barnett, BHS sophomore, peeks through the igloo entrance. Will Thompson took the photo. Watch for more photos posted soon.

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How to get 85 horses coast to coast with no hay, and a little bread

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:36pm

Bill and Mary Ann Suter gave a Power Point presentation "How to get 85 horses coast to coast with no hay and a little bread," during the Jan. 21 Bluffton Lions Club meeting.

Bill and Mary Ann spoke about a flight across the United State in their small 85 HP two-seater Cessna 150 airplane.

The trip took weeks as they landed every two hour with a head wind. Their speed was a little faster than vehicles travelling below on the roadway.

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BFR's final countdown for used shoe drive Feb. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:29pm

Donations can be dropped off to BFR (215 Snider Road in Bluffton) during all building hours.

Friday, Feb. 14, is the last day for donations to the Used Shoe Drive underway at BFR Sports & Fitness.  Used shoes of any type, size and condition are welcome.  All donations will be sent to micro-enterprise operations across the world where items are cleaned and repaired for resale or dismantled for recycling.

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Keeping Active program at the halfway mark - with lots more on the calendar

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

BFR Sports and Fitness' Keeping Active program is at the halfway mark this week. Community members of all ages are invited to take part in a variety of free programs including free fitness classes, free days of walking inside the BFR facility, nutritional information sessions, and family events.

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It's National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:18pm

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world, which teaches girls five essential life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics, and people skills.

To celebrate such a monumental program, this year Girl Scouts has named Feb. 7−8 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend.

Roni Luckenbill, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio CEO states, “We’re excited to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and share with the community the benefits of Girl Scout Cookie Program, which teaches five essential life skills.”

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