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Annexation of North Dixie area has enough signatures to pass

Bluffton council on Monday passed the second reading of an annexation ordinance, which would bring in 37 parcels of land to the village from the North Dixie Highway neighborhood, south of the village.

According to Fred Rodabaugh, mayor, 17 out of 35 property owners have signed the petition for annexation. The village is one of the 17 signers because it owns property in the area seeking annexation.

Dick McGarrity voted against the ordinance, which passed 5-1.

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15 minutes with Jon Krehbiel

Back: Blake, Jon H., Jon K. (me), Gracie  Middle: Evin, Cohen (in lap), Luke, Bethany, Abby, Beth, Mark, Autumn.  Front: Zack, Izzie, Sophie

You graduated from Bluffton High School in 1976, then from Bluffton College in 1980, correct?

Yes, that's right. My dad (BC Professor Howard Krehbiel), Mom (Evelyn), sisters (Annette & Connie), and younger brother (Steve) all graduated from Bluffton (when it was still the "College"). I really didn't think much about going anywhere else. And I am sure glad I didn't. I stayed on campus most of my years there, even though we lived in Bluffton when I attended college.

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Jeffery Lehman, 1962-2010

Jeffery Lehman, 47, Beaverdam, died at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima.

He was born Oct. 16, 1962, to Evan and Diane Baker Lehman. In 2001 he married Theresa Burden and she survives. Mr. Lehman worked at Hawthorne Receiving, Beaverdam. He graduated from Bluffton High School.

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University philanthropy award to Richard, Carolyn Cripe

Bluffton presents philanthropy award to Richard, Carolyn Cripe
Richard and Carolyn Cripe, Indiana residents with a long history of giving and service to Bluffton University, are the 2010 recipients of Bluffton's Ray Ramseyer Philanthropy Award.

The honor was announced Oct. 9 at the annual President's Society Dinner in Founders Hall.

Books with beat @ your library - recognizes Teen Read Week

Bluffton Public Library will celebrate Teen Read Week (Oct. 17-23) with special displays and programs aimed at encouraging area teens to read for the fun of it.

Thousands of libraries, schools and bookstores across the country will hold similar events centered on this year's theme, "Books with Beat @ your library," which encourages teens to read a variety of materials, including poetry, audiobooks, books about music and more.

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BCE art auction tickets on sale

The second annual art auction and dinner to benefit the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main. Proceeds support the BCE mission of annually creating and retaining 30 local jobs. This is a major fundraiser for the BCE and raised $7000 in 2009. This Marc Chagall lithograph sold at 2009 auction.

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