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Inonoclast view: Teenage interracial dating

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 1:50pm

Note: The Icon recently invited members of the Bluffton University Communication 105 class to submit material for publication. The following is the first of a four-part series of "opinion pieces" by Whitney Zumberger, a member of the class. We invite viewer comments on this series.

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Nancy's Legacy

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2010 - 7:45am

Nancy Badertscher would be the first to say that she lived a full life. What she wouldn't say was how painful that life was. She chose instead to live with a smile on her face and a lilt in her friendly greeting.

Diagnosed at a young age with a rare disease, Nancy wasn't expected to live much beyond her teens, let alone into her 40s. Once in an interview, she reflected on that time in her life. What I remember is that she and her family didn't let that stop them from hoping and holding on to a faith that only strengthened as Nancy continued to defie the odds.

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Here's the real project dirt

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 19, 2010 - 7:41pm
Here's the real project dirt

Where last week was a groundbreaking, this week real dirt is moved. The Bluffton Hospital expansion project is underway. This view from the construction site shows the front of the hospital on Garau Street. Soon most of the work will involve the ER area along Harmon Road.

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Do you suppose there is a 2 MBL?

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 19, 2010 - 5:22pm

Spotted in the Burcky Gym parking lot. You take it from there.

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Drive Time Driving Instruction opens in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 19, 2010 - 5:15pm
Doug Kisseberth (left) explains how to jump start a car

Drivers' education classes for new drivers will be offered in Bluffton by Drive Time Driving Instruction LCC. Registration is now being accepted for the first Bluffton class, scheduled to begin May 2.

Drive Time Driving Instruction, LCC, a new business owned and operated by Doug and Sara Kisseberth, will provide the 24 hours of required classroom instruction and eight hours of behind-the-wheel training in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

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University academic awards given April 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 19, 2010 - 4:47pm

Bluffton University will host its annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Yoder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Students to be honored include graduating seniors in the Honors Program and those who have completed departmental honors projects, including Thea Bilowich of Bucyrus, who will give a brief presentation on her project in communication. Graduating C. Henry Smith Scholars and Pi Delta inductees will also be recognized.

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