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3 generations span a half-century as Bluffton University students

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2010 - 5:23pm
Sarah Arn, daughter Christel Boysel, granddaughter Bethany Boysel

By Bethany Boysel, Bluffton Icon intern

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While strolling along the winding paths at Bluffton University, I wonder how much of the campus is the same as when my mother was here, or even during my grandmother's years as a student here.

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Grace Mennonite holiday book sale Dec. 3-4

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2010 - 4:48pm

A holiday book sale is planned at Grace Mennonite Church in Pandora, Dec. 3-4. Jilaine Graber from Faith and Life Books and Gifts, Berne, Ind., will provide a selection of books, CDs, devotionals and many other items for the book sale.

Sale hours will be 6:30 - 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Each year 10% of total sales is given to a local library to purchase books. This year's profits will go to The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University.

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Apollo craft fair on Dec. 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2010 - 4:41pm

Apollo Career Center will hold its 22nd annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Fair, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

The Craft Show features over 100 crafters and has one of the largest selections of crafts anywhere. Admission is $2 and children 12 and under are free.

The proceeds are used to support Apollo student club community service projects. Apollo has several clubs including: HOSA, DECA, BPA, FCCLA, Student Council, FFA and Skills USA.

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Apple chunk cake from the Maple Crest kitchen

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2010 - 4:38pm

This recipe is from the November 2010 Maple Crest newsletter.

RECIPE shared from the Maple Crest kitchen
Apple Chunk Cake

1 1/2 cups salad oil
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp soda
3 cups flour
3 cups apples, chopped

Combine salad oil, eggs, and vanilla.Add rest of ingredients.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour in 9 x13 pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still warm, or can be baked with pecans on top.

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Lions barbecue tickets on sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2010 - 3:12pm

The Bluffton Lions Club will hold its annual Harlan's chicken barbecue on Saturday, Nov. 27, the night of the Blaze of Lights. Serving is at the Bluffton elementary school from 4 to 7 p.m. Drive-up service is available. Tickets are $7 and are available in advance from any Lion.

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Last name starts with a "B"

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2010 - 3:08pm

The Icon caught this plate on Main Street. Certainly must be initials, but who's?

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