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Letter: Observations from abroad on "progressive," "conservative" and "liberal"

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 9:16am

I wish to respond to Bob Amstutz's letter. I am, first of all, a progressive, a liberal - someone who thinks neither are dirty words and someone who really sees the slow conservative drift to the right in the United States as something very unfortunate.

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Thursday next tea time at The Inn at ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 9:08am

The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers Thursday Tea at the Inn every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Inn. The garden courtyard is open for seating (weather permitting).

The next event is Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Inn. Featured tea is Earl Grey Cr`eme Black with a pairing of profiteroles (cream puffs), along with a selection of Chef's Tea Sandwiches, Scones, Pastries, Tarts and Petite Fours. Champagne is also available.

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Regional news
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Sept. 16 next community meal

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 9:03am

Community meals at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center continue this fall. The next meal is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Center. The First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, will provide the meal.

The menu consists of Vegetable Stew, cornbread and honey, and ice cream for dessert. The meal is open to the public. Donations accepted go to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry.

The community meal program is sponsored by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association.

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Worship
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Preserving treasured documents library program topic

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 8:44am

Carrie Phillips will present "Preserving Treasured Documents: Tricks of the Trade" at Bluffton Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.

Phillips serves as archives and special collections librarian at Bluffton University and will discuss the preservation of treasured family documents, including strategies, materials and tools for proper storage and cleaning.

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Regional news
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Newly retired Sommer steps into new role for university

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 8:42am
Willis Sommer with Jim Harder

Willis Sommer recently wrapped up oversight of three final projects as a Bluffton University vice president. Now he's taking on another campus project as a retiree.

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Bluffton University
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75th anniversary celebrated at the library on Sept. 25

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 8:36am

In honor of Bluffton Public Library's 75th anniversary, an open house is planned at the library on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of free activities have been scheduled in conjunction with the Bluffton Fall Festival.

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