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Beavers getting ready to hit the hardcourt in 2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2013 - 5:31pm

The Bluffton University men’s tennis team is preparing to take the courts for Hall-of-Fame coach Ron Huber’s final season at the helm.

With six experienced returners who all showed improvement during Bluffton’s first campaign following a two-year hiatus, the Beavers are ready to make their mark on the hardcourt this spring.

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Bluffton Public Library hosts student art in March

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2013 - 5:28pm

Bluffton Public Library will host “Youth Art Month” during March, showcasing the creativity and skills of local students in grades K-12.

Art teachers Vickie Garmon, Nicole Anderson, Kristopher Sherer, and Stephanie Lehman will be providing art created by students from the Bluffton and Cory-Rawson schools.

The art display may be viewed during regular library hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

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Two university interns this spring at BCE

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2013 - 10:10am

 

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs has two Bluffton University student interns this spring, according to Denise Durenberger, BCE director and assistant professor of business at Bluffton University.

The students are Antwon Brooks of Cleveland, and Meg Leatherman of Hesston, Kansas.

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Sports and fitness equipment "recycled" at BFR Sports & Fitness March 2-10

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2013 - 9:23am

 

The community is invited is help with a sports and fitness equipment sale fundraiser at BFR, according to Carole Enneking of BFR.

The sale will be held from March 2-10 during the annual basketball tournaments at BFR, 215 Snider Road. 

Gently used, clean sport items are now being accepted or individuals can pay $10 per weekend to set up their own table for sales. Donations of cleats, bikes, shoes, and weight equipment,  will be accepted through March 8.

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Depth of winter

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2013 - 9:12pm

The Black Swamp may be history, but you might say parts of have survived into the 21st century. Take a long look at the "lagoon" of Bluffton. Really, it's an ox bow, but no one calls it that. Frozen in place and in time, our unusual geographic formation is alive and well just off College Avenue near College Hall.

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Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs: Big Idea Contest open to area high school students

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2013 - 8:27pm

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is accepting entries for its 2013 Big Idea Contest open to high school students in Allen, Hancock, Putnam and Hardin counties.

The contest offers cash prizes for the best new business concepts submitted, according to Denise Durenberger, BCE executive director and assistant professor of business at Bluffton University.

A panel of judges will select the winners. Cash prizes of $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place will be awarded.

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