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We really aren't off to see the Wizard

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 5, 2010 - 7:46am
We really aren't off to see the Wizard

David Yoder, Danielle Rhonemus, Zach Harlow and Jene Sommers reveal the real story of Oz next weekend. Click here for details.

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Ropp Hall's history goes back to 1914

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2010 - 5:21pm
Dining in the Ropp Hall basement in the 1930s
Note: Here's a brief history of one of the iconic buildings on the Bluffton University campus.

By Ariel Shuey, Bluffton Icon intern
Built in 1914 on the site of a hog farm and slaughterhouse, Ropp Hall at Bluffton University is now a home to more than 200 female students. The original four story brick building still stands to this day, although many changes have been made.

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Soloists announced for 'Messiah' at Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2010 - 4:55pm

Bluffton University's music department has announced the soloists for its 115th performance of Handel's "Messiah," at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in Founders Hall. Soloists are Kristin Sims, soprano; Mary Stucky, alto; Hal Hess, tenor; and Tom Sherwood, bass.

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Bluffton University
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Library launches the season with wreath fest'

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2010 - 4:50pm

Area businesses and organizations are invited to decorate wreaths for Bluffton Public Library's annual Holiday Wreath Festival. Wreaths may be delivered to the library beginning Monday, Nov. 29, and should be picked up between Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, and Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011.

"This is not only a great way to take part in the holiday spirit, but also an inexpensive way to advertise your organization to people who visit the library to view the wreaths," said library staff member Leslie Liberato. Guidelines for decorating the wreaths are available at the library.

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Christmas in Pandora craft show Dec. 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2010 - 9:27am

The first-ever Christmas in Pandora craft show is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, in Parsons Auto Service showroom, 920 Basinger Road.

Space is limited, so planners of the event suggest interested perrsons register as soon as possible.

For more information,visitwww.ChristmasinPandora.blogspot.com or send your email to [email protected]

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Maple Crest Nov. 22 book discussion Edith Whartons "Summer"

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2010 - 9:24am

A discussion of Edith Wharton's book "Summer" will take place in the family room of Maple Crest Senior Living Village on Monday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at Bluffton Public Library.

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