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Triathletes taking to the streets (and pool) in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 30, 2014 - 7:57am

The first Be A Beaver Triathlon is set for Saturday (May 31) in Bluffton.

Beginning at 8 a.m. at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, the event will include a 400-meter pool swim, a 20-kilometer bike on nearby country roads and a 5K run through village streets and the Bluffton University Nature Preserve.

Sponsoring the triathlon are CenturyLink, a Fortune 500 telecommunications firm; Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co. of Bluffton; and Muddy River Bicycle Co. of Findlay. Community partners are the village of Bluffton and the community pool.

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Bluffton University
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Robert Barnett was active in many Bluffton organizations

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2014 - 6:53pm

Robert E. Barnett, 95, died at 12:04 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, at Bluffton Hospital. He was born on Aug. 27, 1918, in Whitehouse, Ohio, to the late Paul Barnett and Bertha (Studer) Barnett. He was married for 71 years to Mary Marshall Barnett who survives. Their wedding took place in San Antonio, Texas Dec. 24, 1942. 

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Obituaries
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Families invited to BFR Summer Celebration June 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2014 - 6:01pm

Start the summer by attending a carnival-style event hosted by BFR Sports & Fitness on Monday, June 2, from 6-8 p.m. 

Activities for families with young children will include face painting, Minute-to-Win-It challenges, Twister, three-legged race, sack race, wheelbarrow race and two special triathalon events for youth. Parachute activities will be included at the end of event. Parents and children can “get active” together at this event. Tickets (50 cents each) will be required to participate in the races and contests.

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Events
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Talented!

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2014 - 5:45pm

That's Reagan Mittendorf and Libby Frazier performing "Dancing Stars," during the Bluffton elementary year-end talent show. The show, an annual event for over 20 years, took place on May 23. Fourth and fifth graders auditioned for 16 spots in the show, which was presented to their classmates in the cafetorium. CLICK HERE FOR THE PROGRAM.

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Elementary talent show provides lots of entertainment

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2014 - 4:44pm

OPEN THE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY FOR THE TALENT SHOW PROGRAM.

That's Reagan Mittendorf and Libby Frazier performing "Dancing Stars," during the Bluffton elementary year-end talent show. The show, an annual event for over 20 years, took place on May 23. Fourth and fifth graders auditioned for 16 spots in the show, which was presented to their classmates in the cafetorium.

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People
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Tom Langhals talks to Lions about "The Challenges of Business"

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2014 - 2:07pm

Tom Langhals,  president and owner of Colonial Surface Solutions and Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, presented the program “The Challenges of Business” at a recent Bluffton Lions Club meeting.

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