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Certain sign spring is coming

Bluffton's first flowers of 2012 are in full bloom. And, they are called snowdrops. It figures. These are in Glennys Henry's side yard on High Street.

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Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective

When markets are volatile, sticking to a long-term investing strategy can be a challenge. Though past performance is no guarantee of future results, it might help you keep the ups and downs in perspective to see how recent market action compares to previous market cycles.

Transport for Christ (TFC) will host its annual banquet at 6 p.m., Friday, March 2, at Marbeck Center, Bluffton University. The meal is paid, but reservations are necessary by Feb. 27. Contact David Lugibihl, 419-230-3294 or Nancy Spallinger, 419-296-0360 to make reservations, or to make a donation.

"Come and learn how the TFC ministry changes lives and reaches out to the truck driving community. After a time of food and fellowship, attendees will get how to hear a TFC ministry update, testimonies from on-the-road truck drivers, and music by Tom Kennerk," said Lugibihl.

J. Denny Beaver

Spending dozens of hours spreading Bluffton University spirit at athletic and other events is enough to make J. Denny Beaver lose his head.

The Bluffton mascot will do just that on Wednesday, Feb. 8, when he is "beheaded" at halftime of Bluffton's men's basketball game against Manchester College. Tipoff will be at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall.

Ohio Northern University Gospel Ensemble

The Ohio Northern University Gospel Ensemble will perform during the 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, worship service at St. John's United Church of Christ, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.

The Ensemble was formed in 1987. Since that time it has traveled to many area churches each year on weekend trips and visited some of the member's home churches in Ohio and Michigan on spring break tours.

The ensemble sings primarily contemporary gospel music and much of its is a cappella. The motto of the ensemble is "Winning souls to Christ with a medody."

January students of the month were recently announced at the Bluffton Middle School. Their information follows:

6th Graders
Tabitha Geiger is the daughter of Bryan and Jodi Klaus of Bluffton and Troy and Janice Geiger of Houston, Texas. She is a member of the BMS choir and was a Bucs cheerleader.

Kaden Reneker, son of Eric and Angela Reneker of Bluffton, is a member of the BMS choir and Student Senate. He plays basketball, baseball and football. Kaden attends St. Mary's Catholic Church and is a Boy Scout.

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