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Bluffton University opens national search for head football coach; Veidt going to Toledo

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 3, 2014 - 5:46pm

A national search is underway for the next head football coach at Bluffton University. Tyson Veidt, the head coach since 2008, has accepted the position of linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Toledo.

“Coach Veidt built a strong foundation for our football program and has made a difference in the lives of many of our student-athletes,” said Phill Talavinia, athletics director. “We wish him all the best on his move to a Division I program.”

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Levi Kistler named NWC honorable mention

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 3, 2014 - 3:38pm

Bluffton High School's Levi Kistler, junior, was named honorable mention all-Northwest Conference in boys' basketball. The Pirates ended 9-13 overall and 2-6 in the NWC.

Crestview's Damian Helm was named NWC player of the year. For the complete list of all-conference players open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Funeral arrangements for Kathryn Fruchey incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 3, 2014 - 3:29pm

Kathryn Fruchey, 92, of Pandora died March 3, 2014 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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1925 Bluffton College Girls' Glee Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 3, 2014 - 1:59pm

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Here is the Bluffton College Girls' Glee Club from the 1925 yearbook. Although not identified in order, the members were:

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Historical Bluffton
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Velma Kingsley memorial service March 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 3, 2014 - 11:19am

A memorial service for Velma Kingsley, who died Dec. 20, 2013, will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 8, at First Mennonite Church. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Click here for Mrs. Kingsley's obituary, posted at the time of her death.

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The perfect pie for a cold winter day: Icon Almond-Cherry Pie

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 3, 2014 - 10:42am

Icon Almond-Cherry Pie

2 cups frozen sour cherries
1 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup white flour
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 pie shell

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