If the Farmers' Almanac is correct and the weather warms up, windows installation could start soon in the Bluffton Hospital construction project. That's on the tentative schedule for next week's progress at the construction site.

Here are the other projects on tap at the hospital for next week:

Can't find it in Google

Trinity United Methodist Church's welcome sign offers advice that can not be answered by Google.

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.

February 4, 2011 is Healthy Heart Day. BFR Sports and Fitness has FREE walking that day and if you come out and walk + wear Red you will receive a prize. Come out and support the fight against heart disease.

Meeting in the Library Boared Room

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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