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Letter: Census defines who we are as a nation

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In 2010, the U.S. Census will define who we are as a nation. Taken every 10 years, the census affects political representation and directs the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding.

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Bluffton Tree Commission meets March 18

The Bluffton Tree Commission will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 18, in the first floor of the town hall, according to Nancy Benroth. The meeting is open to the public.

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It's just the wind!

It's just the wind!

Kayla Phillips, Bluffton seventh grader, must have had a windy day in March in mind when creating this art work. She calls it "Wind." It's created from torn pieces of paper and is on exhibit this month at the Bluffton Public Library. The library is celebrating student art month during March.

Golden Dragon Acrobats perform in Founders March 18

Bluffton University will host the Golden Dragon Acrobats at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 18, in Founders Hall.

The performance is part of the 2009-10 Bluffton University Artist Series. Bluffton will offer a Family Fun Pack of tickets priced at $75 for two adults and up to three children ages 6-18. Children under the age of 5 are free. Single adult general admission tickets are $24 and $18 for seniors.

Contact the box office at [email protected] or 419-358-3239 for further ticket information.

Bluffton non-profit groups invited to take advantage of arts and crafts show

Bluffton non-profit organizations are invited to take advantage of a half-price booth cost for the May 22 arts and crafts show. Non-profit groups are invited to create a display about what their organization is all about. They may also sell items from their booth, if they choose.

"It's a great way for local clubs and organizations to share what they are all about to the community," said Jerry Burkholder, craft show vendor coordinator.

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Leland Lehman was professor of economics, served on Bluffton council, active in Bluffton Housing Corp.

Dr. Leland Lehman

Dr. Leland C. Lehman, 90, of Bluffton, Ohio died 9:30 p.m. March 12, 2010 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Born Feb. 4, 1920, in Berne, Ind., to Leo E. and Alice Lehman, he married Dorothy Jean Burner on June 24, 1945, and she preceded him in death on April 8, 2005.

Dr. Lehman was a professor of economics. He retired from Bluffton College and had also taught at Denison University, Granville, Ohio, Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn., and following his retirement, one year at Bethel College, North Newton, Kan.

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