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3 faculty soloists on this year's "Messiah" performance

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 12, 2009 - 7:31am

Bluffton University's music department has announced the soloists for its 114th performance of Handel's Messiah to be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Founders Hall.

The soloists for this years' performance are Crystal Sellers, soprano; Julia Szabo, alto; David Sawatzky, tenor; and Calvin Griffin, bass. The event is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.

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Bluffton University
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Who is WICKS 1?

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 12, 2009 - 3:51am
WICKS 2

Here's what we know about this plate. It's on a Dodge parked on Franklin Street between the Middle School and High School. Viewers, please help us on this on.

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Regional news
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Garlands hung on Saturday a.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 6:18pm

Members of the Bluffton Volunteer Fire Department will string Main Street garlands on Saturday morning, Nov. 14, according to Dan Bowden, fire chief.

Bowden said that if a rain date is needed, the garlands will be strung on Saturday, Nov. 21, instead.

Main Street businesses need to place their garlands in front of their business early Saturday morning on Nov. 14 so that the fire department has access to them.

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Regional news
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Tree of rememberance memorial service Dec. 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 6:09pm

"The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one and the Tree of Remembrance Memorial Service provides a forum in which families can come together to express their grief but also find peace for years to come," said Gordon Diller of Chiles-Laman Funeral Home.

On Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton, Chiles-Laman Funeral Home will hold a Tree of Remembrance Memorial Service for persons who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.

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Obituaries
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Joanne Niswander: On giving thanks

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 1:21pm

By Joanne Niswander
Most of us, by now, have made plans for where we will be on Thanksgiving Day and with whom we will celebrate. Many families will be getting together, and some of those without families nearby will plan to enjoy the day with friends. It's a day to renew relationships, share good food and watch football games. But it's also a day to celebrate our blessings. Here are a few different ones to think about:

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Columnists
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Emmanuel UCC hosts Thanksgiving service

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 1:12pm

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) invites the Bluffton Community to a Thanksgiving worship service at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22.

This ecumenical service of worship will be held at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Road.

In the spirit of this season, offerings of money and canned goods will be received for the Bluffton Food Pantry.

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Worship
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