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5th week of free programs at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2010 - 6:09am

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

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2010 - 5:59am

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?

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2010 - 4:33am

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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Regional news
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Bob Fett volunteers in Haiti following earthquake

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2010 - 3:36pm
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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Worship
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2-9-10 Frieda and Jim Basinger

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2010 - 11:46am
2-9-10 Frieda and Jim Basinger

$1 million donation

Frieda and Jim Basinger, who were members of the Bluffton High School class of 1936 and Bluffton University class of 1940 left $1 million to be shared by Bluffton University and Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. The announcement was made Feb. 10. A story on this page explains the donation in greater detail.

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1st Mennonite Church First Night cancelled

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2010 - 11:00am

First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, has cancelled this week's (Wednesday, Feb. 10) First Night activities, according to the church office. The First Night is a Wednesday evening dinner with a program, which follows.

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