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Civil rights, Christian community activist to speak at Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 11, 2011 - 5:15am

Dr. John M. Perkins, who was active in the civil rights movement and advocates Christian community development as well as racial reconciliation, will discuss poverty during a Bluffton University Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

Perkins' address, "Responding to Poverty," is free and open to the public, beginning at 11 a.m. in Yoder Recital Hall. It is part of Bluffton's observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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Bluffton University
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Muskrat ramble

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2011 - 10:52pm
Muskrat ramble

Too bad that's not a groundhog, because we see its shadow. It's a muskrat and Icon viewer Jean Cook snapped this photo at the National on Sunday.

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Fred Rodabaugh will not seek re-election as Bluffton mayor in 2011

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2011 - 10:40pm

Fred Rodabaugh, Bluffton mayor, announced that he will not seek re-election in 2011. His announcement was made at the first council meeting of the year.

"I will not run - my position is open," he said. Rodabaugh has served the village for over a quarter of a century as a council member or mayor. Four years ago he ran unopposed for the mayoral spot.

Persons interested in being on a Democrat or Republican party mayoral ballot in the May Ohio primary have until Feb. 2 to file petitions. Rodabaugh had served as mayor as a Republican.

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Public Meetings
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Ministerial Association's annual pulpit exchange on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2011 - 5:30pm

Bluffton Area Ministerial Association's annual pulpit exchange takes place on Sunday, Jan. 16. The exchange has been a ministerial tradition for several years. Here's who preaches where on Sunday in Bluffton:

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Worship
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"Eat, Pray, Love," next book discussion topic

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2011 - 1:31pm

Bluffton Public Library's monthly book discussion will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

"We'll be exploring the worlds of Italy, India and Indonesia through the eyes of Elizabeth Gilbert's bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love," said Leslie Liberato, adult services coordinator. The book discussion will be held at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e.

Anyone interested in attending is welcome and a month-to-month commitment is not required. Copies of the book are available at the library.

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Events
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Icon learns some important details about Dean Niswander's "Red Baby" (aka 1928 Chevy 2-door sedan)

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2011 - 1:27pm

Former Bluffton resident Evan Herr provided some additional information about the "Red Baby."

#1 cost $50.
#2 had a broken rear axle when purchased.
#3 went to Chev. Amstutz & bought a used one.
#4 work on car was done at C.F. Niswander & Son business Bldg
#5 we put 600/16 tires on car.
#6 interior painted white
#7 many lights
#8 radio

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