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EMU professor tells Bluffton audience that a shift in Iraqi, Afghan strategy is necessary

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2011 - 5:04pm

The United States needs to invest more in development and diplomacy to address root causes of insecurity worldwide. And in Iraq, Afghanistan and other global hot spots, local residents must be empowered to build peace and security from the grass roots.

That's according to Dr. Lisa Schirch, an Eastern Mennonite University professor who has spent considerable time with Iraqis and Afghans-both in America and their countries-and with U.S. military leaders, whom she says are now telling Congress that it must rethink what security looks like.

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Grace Mennonite hosts benefit meal for university student

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2011 - 8:06am

Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora, will host a benefit meal for Hassan Mosoka, a Bluffton University student from Tanzania who incurred high medical expenses as the result of an illness.

The meal is on Sunday, Feb. 20. It will be served following the 10:30 worship service, from11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Donations will be received for the meal will help Mosoka with his medical expenses. All are welcome.

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Worship
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Take a free walk, win a prize at BFR Feb. 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2011 - 7:23am

Friday, Feb. 4, is Healthy Heart Day. BFR Sports and Fitness, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, has free walking that day.

"If you come out and walk and wear red you will receive a prize," said Carole Enneking, BFR director.

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Regional news
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BVH HeartCare Center receives 5-Star rating for coronary interventional procedures

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2011 - 6:43am

The HeartCare Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH), Findlay, has received a 5-star rating for coronary interventional procedures from independent national ratings agency HealthGrades. A 5-star quality rating indicates that the HeartCare Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital has clinical performance that is better than expected when opening blocked arteries in the heart.

The recognition is based on the Thirteenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study, which analyzes patient outcomes at virtually all of the nation's hospitals.

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Regional news
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Andre' Martinez Reed artist presentation cancelled

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2011 - 6:36am

Weather in the Northeast has forced the cancellation of New York City artist Andre' Martinez Reed's visit to Bluffton University, which included two public events scheduled for Friday, Jan. 28.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton hits 63 percent from the field in 87-78 win over MSJ (women's game)

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 27, 2011 - 4:14am

By Josh Bruner, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University women's basketball team hosted The College of Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, January 26 in Founders Hall. The Beavers made their mark on the scoreboard quickly, parlaying a13-0 start into a 41-25 advantage at the break. The Lions found their offensive rhythm in the second half, but the comeback was too late as Bluffton held on for the 87-78 victory. The win moves the Beavers to 8-10 overall, including a 5-6 record in the Heartland Conference. The Lions fell to 4-13 and 4-7 in the HCAC.

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