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Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2014 - 6:53pm

There were lots of pumpkins at the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday. Pumpkins at Bluffton Hospital were decorated by youngsters, sometimes with assistance of parents. More Fall Festival photos are inside.

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This weekend is Bluffton University's turn for homecoming; here's the schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2014 - 6:12pm

Bluffton University has new events in store at the beginning, middle and end of its Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4.

“New Beginnings” is the theme for Homecoming, which will kick off Saturday with the launch of a new book at The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center. From 9-10:30 a.m., visitors may stop by the center for a reception with Lisa Weaver and 2013 Bluffton alumna Amanda Huston, the author and illustrator, respectively, of “Swords to Plowshares,” a children’s book published by the center. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

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Bluffton University
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What was your favorite part of this year's Fall Festival? Please look at our photos

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2014 - 5:56pm

Did you decorate a pumpkin?

Or, did you ride a horse-pulled wagon, view a quilt show, attend a small business expo, ride a kid's train, bid on a silent auction item?

Did you pet a farm animal, watch horses plow a field, play a old-fashion kid's game, eat ham off the fire, or did you attend an antique tractors show? 

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Regional news
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The year was 1958...the queen was Ann Zimmerly

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2014 - 3:18pm

Here's another Bluffton High School homecoming. The year is 1958. Members of the court from left, are Ruth Frankhauser, Owen Ziessler, Ann Zimmerly (queen), Gordon Matthewson, Michael Harris (crown bearer), Dennis Smith and Pamela Berry. All members of the court were seniors.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

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Historical Bluffton
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Bluffton's trick-or-treat night Oct. 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2014 - 11:07am

Here's the answer to the most asked question in Bluffton this month?

Answer: Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Question: When in Bluffton's trick or treat?

 

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Events
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Beavers move to 2-0 in HCAC with sweep at Earlham

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 1, 2014 - 10:55pm

By: Brittany Roth, sports information assistant

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RICHMOND, Ind. - The Bluffton University volleyball team followed up its Heartland Conference opening win over Transylvania with a sweep at Earlham College on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Beavers dominated the match, winning 25-6, 25-22 and 25-11 while improving to 15-6 overall and 2-0 in the HCAC. Earlham slipped to 4-15 and 0-2 in the conference.

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Bluffton University
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