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Beavers wrap up season with 75-58 win at Earlham (women's bball)

By Mallory Kemper, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Earlham College on Saturday, February 19, to take on the Quakers in Heartland Conference action. Bluffton took a 36-24 lead at the break and held on to win, 75-58, over the Quakers. Bluffton ended the season with a 10-15 record overall, including a 7-11 mark in the HCAC. Earlham finished a disappointing 0-25 overall and 0-18 in their first season as a member of the Heartland Conference.

Friends of the Library invite you to become a member

Looking to make new Friends and urge others to renew their pledge, the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are pounding the pavement during their annual membership drive.

To get the word out, the Friends will be posting flyers throughout the village and have stocked the library with brochures showing how they have helped the library in 2010.

Highlights of the year include raising $2,800 in fundraisers and donations, and pledging $1,350 to support young adult and children's services in 2011.

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RSVP by Monday if you plan to attend Rotary breakfast with Congressman Jim Jordan

Monday, Feb. 21, is the deadline to make a reservation to hear Congressman Jim Jordan of the 4th district speak in Bluffton.

Jordan will address the Bluffton/Pandora Rotary Club on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 a.m. at Bluffton's town hall (3rd floor).

The public is invited to attend and breakfast will be provided without charge. Reservations are required.

To RSVP, e-mail Eric Fulcomer at [email protected] or call 419-358-3248 by Monday, Feb. 21.

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3 in double figures but BHS girls' lose

Three players scored in double figures, but the Bluffton High School girls' basketball team lost an NWC game to Lima Central Catholic on Feb. 18. To view the box score open the attachment on the bottom of this page.

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Parade forms at the rear

Parade forms at the rear

You're familiar with the Easter parade. Here's the Canada goose parade at the village recycling center near the Buckeye. (Photo by Jean Cook).

Deadline for barbecue chicken ticket purchases Feb. 21

A Harlan's chicken barbecue is planned Friday, Feb. 25, at The Centre at Bluffton. Serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Carry out is available or free admission to the garage sale if picked up inside. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased from any S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club member, in the Common Grounds, or you may call Steiners at 419-358-4086 or Bollenbachers at 419-358-7365. Deadline for ordering tickets Monday, Feb. 21.

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