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Bluffton Public Library events, activities, and resources

The Bluffton Public Library has released its February Update, a detailed listing of activities and services available at the library, 145 S. Main St.

See the link above for complete details. The February flyer-calendar is attached. Activities and resources include:

CHILDREN

Winter & Spring Storytime with Ms. Sharlene (registration required)

Extra Storytime Crafts

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

 

PRE-K to 12TH GRADE

Bluffton Middle School released the following Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter of the 2021-2022 school year.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  

Owen Armstrong, Mallory Blackburn, Willow Derstine, Levin Essinger, Megan Follas, Camryn Fruchey, Chloe Hanefeld, Zaeda Hermiller, Klaira Hohenbrink, Micah Lemley, Alexis Mummert, Ezra Nygaard, Elizabeth Phillips, Isabella Recker, Lane Rossman, Ethan Smith, Joe Spencer

 

7th Grade: 

By Cort Reynolds / Photo by Marvin Foster

The white-hot Bluffton High School boys basketball team remained first in the Northwest Conference following a 66-58 win over visiting Spencerville in a key league showdown Friday night, January 28

Trenton Donley netted 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to pace the victors.

Bluffton held a narrow 12-11 lead after the first period, and inched ahead 21-19 at halftime. A 17-10 third quarter run extended their lead to 38-29 heading to a wild final period.

Swiss Community Historical Society update

The Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) is reconfiguring the bank barn at the Schumacher Homestead to reflect the original location of entrances to the upper floor.

The doors will be painted but their design and materials can be best appreciated in the current state.

By Jen Vorhees, MSN, MBA-HC, RN, CPHQ / Corporate Associate and Patient Safety Manager

Falls during winter weather can lead to many types of injuries such as fractures of the wrists, legs, ankles and hip, as well as cause potential head, neck or brain injuries. It is nearly impossible to completely avoid ice and snow this time of year, but there are some steps that you can take to help reduce your risk of falling.

First of all, be aware of your surroundings. Avoid distractions such as your cell phone and take time to pay attention to the surfaces on which you are walking or getting ready to walk on. Try to pick areas that are well lit when you are parking and walking, so that you can see any ice that is in your path, especially so that you can see black ice. Choose walkways that are well-cleared, even if that is not the most direct and convenient route.

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School girls basketball team lost 58-49 at Spencerville in a Northwest Conference contest Thursday night, January 27.

The Lady Pirates fell to 14-5 overall and 3-3 in the NWC after suffering just their second loss in the last 12 games. Spencerville improved to 11-7 and 3-3 in the NWC with the win. The two teams are now tied for fourth place in the league standings. Both squads are out of the running for the conference crown.

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