Bluffton Family Recreation will offer classes in Tai Chi. Classes are held at 9 a.m. on Thursdays. The first class is Feb. 4, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
Classes offer ways for participants to reduce stress, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions.
Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
For more information contact BFR at 419-358-4150. Classes take place at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.
The Canada Geese at the Buckeye have special powers, and here's proof. Mary Pannabecker Steiner, using her cell phone, photographed this goose walking on the waters of the Buckeye.
Bluffton’s newest council member, Ralph Miller, 126 N. Jackson St., is a relative newcomer as a Bluffton resident, but his work in Bluffton goes back nearly a half century.
Miller was appointed to a vacancy on council on Monday. He is an eight-year Bluffton resident, however in 1969 his company, Ralph Miller Construction, built what is today the Chase building on South Main Street. At the time of its construction it was Central Savings Association.
Haley Baker is the Bluffton High School student of the month for January. Haley is an junior grader with a 3.759 GPA. She is the daughter of Jeff and Tracy Baker.
Haley is a member of the National Honor Society, is vice president of the Junior class, is a member of the Student Senate and also plays volleyball and runs track. She was awarded the "Defensive Player" award by her coach and volleyball team and also named to the "Second Team" by the NWC.
