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Author to help welcome Bluffton class of 2014

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 22, 2010 - 8:14am

Christopher Haw, co-author of the 2008 book Jesus for President, will be the featured speaker Tuesday, Aug. 31, as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2014 to campus at its annual opening convocation. With faculty in regalia looking on, about 275 new first-year and transfer students will be introduced during the ceremony, which begins at 10:45 a.m. in Founders Hall.

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Taylor Steele's Eagle Scout project at the Buckeye

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 22, 2010 - 7:25am

Taylor Steele organized scouts, leaders and families from Bluffton BSA Troop #256 to work on his Eagle Scout Project at The Buckeye June 4 through June 8.

The project, coordinated with the Village of Bluffton, included cleaning and painting (inside and out) of the public restroom facility. The project also included mulching around the Buckeye and other trees along the path on the north side of the Buckeye.

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They attended Webelos Resident Camp

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 22, 2010 - 7:20am

Bluffton Webelos Scouts Kaden Reneker and Christian Groman attended the Webelos Resident Camp at Camp Berry July 11 to 14. The scouts enjoyed camping, hiking, swimming, building and launching a rocket, climbing the tower, learning Indian Lore, archery and BB target shooting.
From left are Cubmaster Eric Reneker, Kaden Reneker, Christian Groman and Webelos leader Darrell Groman.

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One way to cooooool off

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 21, 2010 - 12:01pm

Here's one way to cool off in the summer in Bluffton. Take a trip down the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool slide. It's guaranteed to do the job. Here's a young swimmer who spend much of Friday cooling off via this method.

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The Great Bluffton Icon Cache Contest!

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 21, 2010 - 9:34am

Icon viewers may learn about about The Great Bluffton Icon Cache Contest (not to be confused with "cash") soon to be revealed. For a sneak preview we suggest you play the current YouTube video found on the upper right side of the home page.

Fred Steiner talks with David Yoder, BHS senior, and Joel Groman, BHS '10 grad, you explain preliminary details. Continue to watch The Icon this week for complete details.

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Renovation brings fresh, "green" focus to university campus restaurant

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 21, 2010 - 8:29am

Bluffton University is taking a fresh approach to dining services at its renovated campus eatery in Marbeck Center.

The Commons at Marbeck-renamed to reflect a shift in focus to a restaurant atmosphere-features freshly prepared vegetables and other food at six "dining destinations" that together provide a varied menu.

The Commons is also going "green," both as a trayless facility-an effort to reduce food waste and water usage-and by introducing Aspretto, a fair trade-based coffee and tea brand by Sodexo, the company that manages Bluffton's dining services.

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