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Good Friday tradition

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 18, 2014 - 9:59pm

A Bluffton Good Friday tradition - the Procession of the Cross - enabled persons involved in the spirtual nature of Holy Week to carry the cross. The procession, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association started at St. Mary's Catholic Church and concluded at First United Methodist. Watch the video.

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Richard Ramseyer honored by Lions as 2013 Citizens of the Year

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 18, 2014 - 9:44pm

Richard Ramseyer, long-time community promoter, was recognized on April 15 by the Bluffton Lions Club as the Lions Citizen of the Year for 2013.

The award was presented during a banquet meeting at First Mennonite Church. Bill Croft served as master of ceremonies.

Ramseyer’s involvement in Bluffton touches countless aspect of the community. The Illinois native came to Bluffton when he attended and graduated from Bluffton College in the mid-1950s.

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People
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Human trafficking subject of Saturday program at Book ReViews

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 18, 2014 - 9:34pm

Book ReViews, 115 S. Main St., Bluffton, will host “Rescue and Restore: Human Trafficking – Ohio,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, according to Christina Walton, store manager.

Laurel Neufeld Weaver, rape crisis coordinator of Crime Victim Services is one of presenters.

Jamie Erford, Bluffton High School peer facilitation advisor, along with Aryn Banks, prevention educator with Crime Victim Services, will also be presenters.

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Regional news
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Seminar to help students improve test results set April 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2014 - 10:34pm

Bruce Boguski will conduct a seminar on increasing student test scores. The presentation is scheduled for 7-8 p.m. on April 29 in the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium. Boguski is an author, motivational speaker, trainer, columnist and media personality who has written about the D.R.I.V.E.R. test taking system in his book The Testing Zone.

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Events
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Occupational Therapy Month - the profession that focuses on life skills

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2014 - 10:22pm

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For millions of people, the service of occupational therapy is a lifeline. People of all ages receive it to help them participate in the activities of their daily life. Sometimes people need occupational therapy to do things we take for granted, like getting dressed, being productive at school or work, eating unassisted, even socializing.

Occupational therapy doesn't just treat medical conditions, it helps people stay engaged in the activities that give them pleasure or a sense of purpose, despite challenges.

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Letters
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Vocalist to perform junior recital April 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2014 - 10:19pm

Vocalist Ashley Musgrave will present her Bluffton University junior recital at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, in Yoder Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

Musgrave, a mezzo-soprano from Ada, Ohio, will sing numbers by Mozart, Ravel, Brahms and Bach, accompanied by pianist Ana Yoder Coulter. In addition, Dr. Lucia Unrau, a professor and chair of music at Bluffton, will perform “Letting Go,” Musgrave’s composition for piano.

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Bluffton University
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