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Shannon offers two Wednesday matinees


TIRED OF BEING STUCK AT HOME? The Shannon Theatre is hosting special matinees today, Wednesday Feb 10th!; 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM; TOOTH FAIRY (PG)

Shannon will also be open tonight for its regular show times at 7:00 & 9:30 p.m.

Pete and Kim say: Hike, ski or sed on up to the Shannon for a couple hours of fun & popcorn.

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BFR announces winter-spring soccer info

After School Soccer Program Readies Players for Spring Season

BFR will offer an additional session of U10 Soccer Intramurals on Mondays beginning Feb. 15. The program meets 1 1/2 hours each week (4-5:30 PM) and includes foot skills work plus scrimmage play. For this program, participants must have been 7 years of age by Aug. 1, 2009.

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5th week of free programs at BFR

The fifth week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating.

Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Fri. Feb. 12, Sun. Feb. 14, Wed. Feb. 17, and Sat. Feb. 20. Wed. Feb. 17 includes a Senior Walking Challenge; each person who walks a minimum of 30 minutes will receive a BFR water bottle.

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The U.S. Census - everything you wanted to know

You are about to be counted. The 2010 United States Census will take place this winter. Here are some Qs and As about the census. Persons with specific questions may call Nancy Benroth at the Bluffton town hall, 419-358-2066, extension 102.

Q. Who should be counted in the Census?
A. Everyone in the United States. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens.

Q. How long does it take to complete?
A. About 10 minutes.

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What's this guy doing in Ohio?

You'd like most people head south for the winter. The driver of this car headed north. The plate was spotted in the Bluffton University parking lot.

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Bob Fett volunteers in Haiti following earthquake

Bob Fett (on right) working on a well in Haiti

By Austin Arnold, Icon BGSU intern

Note: Jim and Jodi Mohney, Midwest directors of Living Water International, will speak at English Lutheran Church at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21.

They will show a video and discuss the world-wide need for clean water. They will also explain the efforts of Living Water International with pump repair, drilling wells and hygiene in many Third World countries and especially Haiti.

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