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BFR Sports & Fitness Challenges Families with 5-2-1-Almost None Program

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2013 - 9:37pm

Beginning Friday, Jan. 25, area families will be encouraged to add fruits and vegetables to the daily menu, limit screen time and add physical activity as part of the 5-2-1-Almost None Family Challenge sponsored by BFR. 

This challenge is part of the annual Keeping Active Wellness campaign that begins Jan. 21.  The 5-2-1-Almost None program has been offered through schools and communities by the "Let's Go" organization. 

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Public Library's February book discussion ties in with author's appearance in Findlay

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2013 - 9:25pm

The Bluffton Public Library will hold a book discussion about The Language of Flowers, a novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. The discussion will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the library’s second floor board room. 

The book has been chosen to coordinate with Ms. Diffenbaugh’s upcoming CommunityREAD public appearance in Findlay. She will be speaking at 7 p.m. on March 15th at Winebrenner Auditorium.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Muddy waters

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2013 - 9:20pm

Bluffton dodged the flooding bullet on Monday. Although the Riley's waters were fast, muddy and high, they were not disruptive as originally expected. Here's a view the Riley near Riley Street. (Reema Bazzy photo)

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15 minutes with Marlena Ballinger

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 14, 2013 - 10:59am

Where did you grow up? Where did you go to high school and when did you graduate?

I grew up in Ft. Jennings in Putnam County. I went to high school at Ft. Jennings High School and also attended Vantage Vocational School my junior and senior year. I graduated from both schools in 1996.

Tell us about your childhood. What were some of your interests, after-school activities, etc.?

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Bluffton track and field opens 2013 at Capital Challenge

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2013 - 10:13pm

By Bryson Hartzler, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University track and field programs returned to action this weekend after the long layoff from winter break. The Beavers traveled to the campus of Capital University to compete in the Capital Challenge. Both the men and women left the track with multiple personal bests.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton defense stout in 67-45 win over Ravens

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2013 - 10:09pm

By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University men’s basketball team held Anderson University to 15 points in the first half en route to a convincing 67-45 victory on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Bluffton improved to 6-9 overall and 2-6 in the HCAC with its second straight win, while Anderson fell to 7-8 overall and 3-5 in the HCAC.

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