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Concentus Christmas concert Dec. 17 in Yoder Recital Hall

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2009 - 3:13pm

Concentus will perform a benefit Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall.

This choir, formed in the fall of 2003, will perform John Rutter's "Gloria" and numerous Christmas carols. Joining Concentus this year will be a brass and percussion ensemble, performing with the choir on the Rutter piece.

A free-will offering will be taken. Half of the offering will go to support the recent earthquake and flood victims in southern Asia. The other half will cover the program expenses.

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White bean and pasta soup with basil

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2009 - 3:09pm

White Bean and Pasta Soup with Basil

1 T. olive oil
2 carrots, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 C. vegetable stock
1 T. chopped fresh basil
16 oz. chopped tomatoes
3 cans white beans, rinsed and drained
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 C. small pasta shapes or broken spaghetti
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese, grated

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Hot lentil soup for a cold night

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2009 - 3:07pm

Lentil Soup

3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 onion, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 t. fresh thyme, minced
1 cup lentils
1 t. salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry, white wine
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 t. balsamic vinegar
5 oz. baby spinach

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Read about "The Prince and the Frog" in Icon movie reviews

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2009 - 3:04pm

The Princess and the Frog
Running Time:
1 hr. 35 min.
Release Date: Dec. 11, 2009
MPAA Rating: G

Starring: Keith Anthony, Kwesi Boakye, Roger Aaron Brown, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Peter Del Vecho
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker

THE CRITICS
B+
12 Reviews
*
YAHOO USERS
A-
1680 Ratings

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Variance granted at 218 S. Main St.

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2009 - 2:52pm

The Bluffton board of zoning and appeals granted a rear yard variance in a hearing held Dec. 14.

The variance of eight feet was requested by petitioners Sean and JoLynn Burrell and Meg Burrell for a property at 218 S. Main St.

The purpose of hearing was to consider the variance for an addition to the house at the address. A garage and second story will be added to the back of the house into the rear yard.

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Linda L. Fett 1946-2009

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 16, 2009 - 2:46pm

Linda L. Fett, 63, of Bluffton, died Dec. 14, 2009, at Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Fla.

She was born in Bluffton June 30, 1946, to Donald Gene and Betty Dunlap Green. On June 12, 1971, she married Jerry Fett and he survives.

Linda was a farm wife and worked with her husband. She had also worked at Konalrad Products formerly of Pandora. She was a 1965 graduate of Bluffton High School.

Survivors in addition to her husband include a brother, Tom (Deb) Green of Bluffton and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her step father, Donald Fruchy.

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