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Did you say six more weeks?

Posted by Paula Scott on February 3, 2023 - 7:40am

If the prognosticating Punxatawny Phil were in Bluffton on Groundhog Day, February 2, he would have seen his shadow here, as well. How are you feeling about his prediction of six more weeks of winter? Draw in Phil's shadow on our new coloring page. Print HERE.

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Three Johnny Appleseed events in February

Posted by Staff on February 3, 2023 - 7:01am

Nature Journaling

On Tues., Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will offer Intro To Nature Journaling at the McElroy Environmental Education Center (2355 Ada Rd. Lima, OH). 

Nature journaling is a great way to be present in nature, appreciate and record it. Consisting of sketches, paintings, notes, and descriptions, nature journaling offers an opportunity to try to capture a moment and recall observations that otherwise would be forgotten. This session will offer a brief introduction and some tools to get you started. Register by Feb. 14 by calling 419-221-1232 or go to www.jampd.com to register. Limited materials available for a $10 fee.

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Beaver basketball recap, February 1

Posted by Staff on February 3, 2023 - 7:00am

By Ethan Stearns, sports information assistant

Women's Basketball

The Bluffton University women's basketball team fell short against the Mount St. Joseph Lions, 62-58, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The Beavers fell to 12-8 overall and 7-7 in the conference. The Lions improved their overall record to 12-8 with a 9-4 mark in the HCAC.

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Sports
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Bluffton University nursing program granted five-year CCNE accreditation

Posted by Staff on February 3, 2023 - 6:58am

Bluffton University’s nursing program has been granted the full five-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the nation’s leading accrediting agency for nursing programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and residency levels.

The accreditation status follows a successful virtual site accreditation visit with an evaluation team composed of three CCNE-appointed nursing education leaders.

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Bluffton University
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Jazzercize fundraiser: "Sweating for Baby Ellie"

Posted by Staff on February 2, 2023 - 10:08am

At 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, Jazzercize at Bluffton Family Recreation is hosting a "give back" opportunity and free exercise class for baby Ellie, the daughter of Sarah and Christian Koch and granddaugher of Dave and Julie Stratton, who was born prematurely and is hospitalized.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Klondike Derby features scout-powered sleds over wet grass and mud

Posted by Staff on February 2, 2023 - 6:08am

The Black Swamp Area Council's 2023 Klondike Derby for area boy scouts was just a little ahead of the snowy-slushy weather of last week. With or without snow, this annual tradition draws hundreds of BSA members. This year, 39 sled teams gathered for the competition at Camp Berry, 11716 Co Rd 40, south of Findlay--including the "Sour Patch Kids Patrol" from Bluffton's Troop 256. Other teams were from Northwest and West Central Ohio.

The daylong event challenged patrol groups of 5-8 Scouts with tests of skills, agility and endurance. Patrols competed at seven "city" stations scattered across camp. Across wet grass and mud, scouts navigated their sleds and raced against each other. To accomodate the number of sleds competing, there were multiple start times. 

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