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According to Peter Suter of the Shannon Theatre, "Lincoln" will be playing Feb. 1 - 7.  The movie is rated PG-13.  This movie has been met with much critical acclaim and is nominated for 12 Academy Awards.

"As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves." (IMDb)

Show times are:

Daily at 7:00 p.m. and  9:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

By Bryson Hartzler

The Bluffton University men’s and women’s track and field program returned home from a weekend spent at the University of Findlay with several new school records and more personal bests. The Beavers are seemingly hitting their stride at the right time of year with the Heartland Conference championship just a month away.

The third week of Keeping Active’s free fitness and nutritional programs is underway at BFR Sports & Fitness.  The week will include free walking days, plus free exercise classes and demonstrations.  These include the following:  

The Rethink Your Drink program will be on going from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday
and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Four-year-old Ben Lovett masters the obstacle course during BFR's Jan. 25 family challenge night. Click for a video. The challenge is part of the annual Keeping Active Wellness campaign. The 5-2-1-Almost None program has been offered through schools and communities by the "Let's Go" organization. Click for more details.

Early Birds Junior League   
Scores bowled on: Jan.19
Boys High Game

TJ Washer      119
Levi McClain      97
Max Eversole      88
Jacob Lehman      87        
Girls High Game
Lacey McClain     118
Vanessa Weyer      86
Dillon Worcester      78
Addison Businger      77
     
Boys High Series (2 Games)
TJ Washer      228
Levi McClain     186
Bronson Kuhlman     155
Austin Bolander     154    

Charles W. Binkley, 83, died at 9:43 a.m. Jan. 27, 2013 at Richland Manor, Bluffton.  He was born April 17, 1929, in Lima to the late William and Mary (Fleming) Binkley.  On Oct. 3, 1958, he married M. Aileen Diller and she survives.

Mr. Binkley retired from Phillips Corporation, Ottawa.  He was a member of the Pandora Church of Christ. Survivors also include a sister-in-law Lucille Binkley of Lima and several nieces and nephews.

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