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May 6 deadline to form Relay for Life team

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2010 - 10:56am

There is still time to form a team for this year's Bluffton Relay for Life. This year's event is Friday and Saturday, June 26-27 at Saltzman Stadium at Bluffton University.

Persons wanting additional information may contact John Spaeth at 419-326-4364 or Jerry Burkholder at 419-722-1521. Team registration is open until May 6.

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Jesse Henry and the Royal Tycoons perform here April 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2010 - 10:51am

Former Bluffton resident, Jesse Henry will bring his band to Bluffton for a performance on April 24. The band, "Jesse Henry and the Royal Tycoons" will perform from 8 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at Tu Pueblo's banquet room.

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Bluffton police department brings SafetyPup to town

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2010 - 10:26am

The Bluffton police department this spring will continue its 20th annual child safety and drug education program for youth in the Bluffton area, according to Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief.

"We have found the diversified material and services of the National Child Safety Council to be positive and up-to-date," he said. "We have received several thank you letters from children and parents regarding this program."

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Alumna, Mennonite educator to speak at Bluffton graduation

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2010 - 10:09am
Elaine Moyer

Elaine Moyer, associate director of the Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) and a Bluffton University alumna, will return to her alma mater as commencement speaker on Sunday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in Salzman Stadium.

Moyer earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Bluffton in 1972 and later served the university as a faculty member, administrator, coach and, most recently, as a trustee from 1991-2009.

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May Day turns 100 at Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2010 - 10:04am

Bluffton University will celebrate its 100th May Day weekend May 6-9 with traditional alumni reunions, student activities and graduation events.

Added to the festivities this year are three special events on Saturday, May 8:

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Riley Creek Festival returns to Bluffton campus April 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2010 - 10:02am

Bluffton University will host the seventh annual Riley Creek Festival beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, on the Neufeld Hall lawn.

The event is free-except for lunch-and open to the public. Lunch, served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is $6 for adults and $3 for children.

"Wild, Wild West" is the theme of this year's festival, a day of music, entertainment, games and, starting at 3:30 p.m. at the College Avenue bridge, the annual rubber duck race down Riley Creek. A racing duck may be purchased for $1, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross.

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