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Zimbabwe student becoming accustomed to Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 26, 2011 - 8:06am
Sandra Vimbiso

Story and photo by Kirstie Runion, Bluffton University Icon Intern

"What if Bluffton doesn't exist? What if it's some person that kidnaps people?"

These thoughts, among other fears, went through Sandra Vimbiso's head while coming to Bluffton University from Zimbabwe two years ago. Vimbiso is a sophomore at the university and majors in pre-med and biology.

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Bluffton Public Library awarded Teen Tech Week Mini Grant

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 26, 2011 - 7:59am

Rikki Steingass of Bluffton Public Library has been awarded a 2011 Teen Tech Week Mini Grant from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

The 10 grants awarded this year are funded by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust and give each winning library $450 cash and $50 worth of official Teen Tech Week products to support a reading program that incorporates technology to celebrate Teen Tech Week, March 6-12.

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Regional news
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Bluffton ends season with 75-60 loss to Anderson in HCAC Tourney

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 26, 2011 - 3:52am

The Bluffton University men's basketball team fell to Anderson in the first round of the Heartland Conference tournament at Manchester College on Friday, February 25, 2011.

The Ravens went up 24-4 midway through the first period and Bluffton never recovered as the No. 3 seed dispatched the Beavers by a final score of 75-60. Bluffton ended its season with a 15-11 mark, while Anderson improved to 18-8 on the year. The Ravens move into the HCAC semi-finals at 5 p.m. on Saturday against No. 2 seed Hanover College before Manchester hosts Transylvania at 7 p.m.

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Michigan folk singers perform in town hall Saturday night

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2011 - 5:53pm

Bluffton hosts two Michigan folk singers for the Town Hall Concert Series at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb 26, in the community room of the town hall, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

Performing are Andru Bemis and Pam Chappell. No tickets necessary; donations taken at the door.

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Who makes the best chili in Bluffton? Find out Saturday at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2011 - 5:38pm

Bluffton Public Library's first Library Lovers "Cook for Books" Chili Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Jim Boedicker of Ada will provide live entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Three local "celebrities" - Matt Jordan, Fred Steiner and Phil Zimmerly - will judge samples to determine which cook will receive bragging rights for having the best chili.

Guests will also vote for their favorite chili to determine the winner of the people's choice award.

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Regional news
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Tonight's school events still on!

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2011 - 3:41pm
Tonight's school events still on!
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