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University Research Center grants funding faculty summer work

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 15, 2010 - 11:53am

Four Bluffton University faculty members are pursuing scholarly and creative projects in their respective fields this summer with the aid of Bluffton University Research Center grants.Recipients of $3,000 stipends and up to $600 for research expenses are Dr. Perry Bush, professor of history; Gregg Luginbuhl, professor of art; Darryl Moody, assistant professor of art; and Dr. Crystal Sellers, assistant professor of music.

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Bluffton University
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Community garage sale registration deadline extended

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2010 - 7:27pm

The registration deadline for the second Bluffton Community Garage Sale has been extended to July 22. The previous deadline was July 17. The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are sponsoring this event as one of their major fundraisers for the year.

"We hope members of Bluffton will clean out their closets and garages and offer their no longer needed furniture, books, toys, kitchen items, antiques, canning jars, clothes, and appliances for sale Aug 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Aug. 7 from 8 p.m. until the seller wishes to close," said Janis Potter of the Friends.

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Weixelbaum Brothers

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2010 - 5:28pm

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Sometimes you get lucky. Several of the old colorized post cards of Bluffton stated that they were printed by the Weixelbaum Brothers of Lima. You wonder where that business was once located. Wouldn't you know, that business is out of business, but the sign advertising the business can still be read at 50 yards on the side of its building. This sign is on the corner of East Market and Central Avenue in downtown Lima. Take a close look because its fading. Once upon a time many of the old Bluffton post cards were created there.

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Historical Bluffton
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Letter from "financially confused"

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2010 - 4:02pm

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Letters
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James Bond visits Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2010 - 3:48pm

James Bond visited Bluffton earlier this week. The Icon spotted him in a black Caddy in the village parking lot. Or, maybe James Bond is a stretch, but it could be if you study this plate long enough.

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Regional news
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Former Bistro owner joins The Inn at ONU staff

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2010 - 3:38pm
Alisa McPheron

The Inn at Ohio Northern University announces the addition of Alisa McPheron as Director of Culinary Services and Excellence to its staff. This position will compliment the sales and operations team of The Inn. She will work with other team members to strengthen operations and outside sales. She will also be responsible for the training of services associates and service training initiatives.

McPheron graduated with honors from the Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I., with Degrees in Culinary Arts and Foodservice Management.

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People
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