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Joanne Niswander: On giving thanks

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 1:21pm

By Joanne Niswander
Most of us, by now, have made plans for where we will be on Thanksgiving Day and with whom we will celebrate. Many families will be getting together, and some of those without families nearby will plan to enjoy the day with friends. It's a day to renew relationships, share good food and watch football games. But it's also a day to celebrate our blessings. Here are a few different ones to think about:

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Emmanuel UCC hosts Thanksgiving service

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 1:12pm

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) invites the Bluffton Community to a Thanksgiving worship service at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22.

This ecumenical service of worship will be held at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Road.

In the spirit of this season, offerings of money and canned goods will be received for the Bluffton Food Pantry.

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Worship
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It's on a white Mustang

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2009 - 7:49am
CHARLYN

The next white Mustang that passes you, check out the plate. It may be Charlyn. We photographed this plate while the vehicle was parked on Franklin Street between the high school and middle school. Anyone who might identify the driver, please make a comment.

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Regional news
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October 2009 police report

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 5:57pm

October 2009 - Bluffton Police Department Report

Calls for service - 328

Traffic stops - 61

Citations - 20

Assured clear distance ahead 1

Driving during suspension 3

Expired license plates 1

Failure to yield right of way 1

Lanes of travel 3

No operator's license 2

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Police/Fire/EMS
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First Mennonite holds nativity display Dec. 9-11

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:50pm

First Mennonite Church will host "Come to the Stable," an event featuring a display of Christmas nativity items on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9-11. The event is free and open to the public.

The indoor walk-through display will feature nativity scenes, as well as two-dimensional artwork and Christmas tree ornaments featuring the Holy Family theme. All items have been loaned from members of the congregation, many from countries worldwide, some handmade by local and regional artists. Well over 250 items will be on display during the three-day event.

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Worship
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Letters: It was a real sharp '49 Kaiser

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:40pm

Fred:

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