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Bluffton alumna encourages students to have brave conversations

Posted by Staff on December 4, 2023 - 8:58am

2010 graduate Andrea Flack-Wetherald brought her combined skills in social work and improvisation to Bluffton University’s weekly Forum on Nov. 28. The social worker, author and comedian shared tips for holding brave conversations and explained how those difficult conversations can ultimately lead to wellness.

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Bluffton University
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December events at Bluffton Presbyterian

Posted by Staff on December 4, 2023 - 8:54am

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Breakfast & Bibles for Men began on December 3rd and will continue each Sunday morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at McDonalds, 500 State Route 103.

On Saturday, December 9 there will be a ‘Mix and Match’ Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the basement Fellowship Hall at BPC. You may choose your own assortment for $7 a pound.

December 10 at 10:15 a.m. will be Youth Sunday with worship and a skit written by Tenna Rhonemus.  Soup and sandwiches will be served after the service.

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Worship
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One century plus 12 years ago

Posted by Paula Scott on December 3, 2023 - 7:47am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Question: When did Bluffton High School first offer a girls’ basketball team?
Answer: We aren’t certain, but we are getting closer to the answer.

We’ve pushed it back to 1911, thanks to a photo in the collection of Rose Harvey, whose grandmother, Clara Fett Andrews, was on the team.

Here’s the sophomore girls’ basketball team from that year. We know this because the basketball reads “Soph – 1911.”

And, 1911 was the first year that Bluffton had its own high school building. Prior to that all 12 grades were housed in one building on Jackson Street.

This team played games either in the 1911 BHS building, where the gym eventually became the band room. Or, they played games in a building behind The Food Store which was also a roller rink. We know that boys teams played in both locations.

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Historical Bluffton
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One-day Christmas VBS at Trinity Lutheran School

Posted by Staff on December 3, 2023 - 7:43am

Children ages 3 years through 5th grade are invited to celebrate Jesus' birth at Christmas for Kids, held at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, on Saturday, December 16 from 12:30-300 p.m. 

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Worship
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One thin wafer: Weight loss medication

Posted by Staff on December 3, 2023 - 7:40am

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

In Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, there is a scene where Mr. Creosote explodes after eating too much food and being offered one thin wafer. The movie was released in 1983 after success with their other movies. 

The British comedy troupe formed in 1969 and started a comedy series on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The Monty Python’s Flying Circus was viewed from 1969 to 1974. The group’s comedy style was considered revolutionary. In 1988, the group won a BAFTA for their influence on comedy.

After holiday meals, one might express a feeling of fullness. We are entering the time of year when individuals are considering weight loss and thinking about New Year resolutions. 

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Health Services
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Pirate boys basketball claws Wildcats 

Posted by Staff on December 3, 2023 - 7:18am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys basketball team used a big second quarter to pave the way for a 57-50 win at non-league foe Kenton Saturday night, December 2.

The Pirates improved to 2-0 with the road win, while the Wildcats fell to 1-1 after the result.

    1   2   3   4   F
  BLF   13   17   13   14  57
  KEN   15   6   11   18   50
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