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First Mennonite holds nativity display Dec. 9-11

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:50pm

First Mennonite Church will host "Come to the Stable," an event featuring a display of Christmas nativity items on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9-11. The event is free and open to the public.

The indoor walk-through display will feature nativity scenes, as well as two-dimensional artwork and Christmas tree ornaments featuring the Holy Family theme. All items have been loaned from members of the congregation, many from countries worldwide, some handmade by local and regional artists. Well over 250 items will be on display during the three-day event.

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Worship
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Letters: It was a real sharp '49 Kaiser

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:40pm

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Letters
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Sweet and spicy chicken chili

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:28pm

This makes a sweet, spicy recipe that is great for suppers on a cold night.

1 large can diced tomatoes
1 can peaches with syrup
1 can pears with syrup
1 large can kidney/chili beans, not drained
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. vinegar
1 stalk celery
1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper
2 c. chicken (or 1 pound hamburger or ground turkey)
(May use canned chicken)
1 T. allspice
1 - 2 t. pepper (to taste)
1 T. chili powder (to taste)
1 t. salt
Tabasco (to taste)

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Columnists
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Big idea contest deadline extends to Nov. 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:26pm

The entries for the first-everl Big Idea Contest must be postmarked by Nov. 30 and sent to Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs. This event is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in northwest Ohio who have innovative ideas and plan to pursue their own business.

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Events
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Cara Young Davies named outstanding young alum at Heidelberg

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:20pm
Cara Young Davies

Two outstanding young alumni, Cara Young Davies of Bluffton, along with Anietra Hamper were honored for their career excellence Nov. 9 at Heidelberg University, Tiffin.

In turn, both expressed their appreciation for their Heidelberg experience and for professors who positively influenced each of their lives.

Davies, a 1996 graduate, and Hamper, class of '95, are the 2009 recipients of Heidelberg's Young Alumni Achievement Awards.

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People
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Village plans to renew dispatch contract with county

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:04pm

Bluffton council on Nov. 9 took the first steps to renew its dispatch communication contract with Allen County.

Council okayed the first reading of legislation to issue a contract for the work to the sheriff's office. If approved, the contract will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2010, to June 30, 2013. The cost to the village will be $31,878 per year.

In other council action, Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, reported that Miller Cable Co. is completing the installation of the streetlights on Main Street.

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Public Meetings
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