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A Lotta Love Pet Rescue

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 9:40pm

Llamas and ponies weren't the only animals on Main Street during the May 22 arts and crafts fair. It also rained dogs and cats. Dave Baumgartner of A Lotta Love Pet Rescue explains the volunteer group's program to two arts and craft visitors. The Rescue had a display of animals at the festival. Persons wanting more information may contact Baumgartner at 419-358-7010.

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Who are you SP?

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 5:26pm

Putnam County plate spotted on Main Street one evening, probably on a trip the the Shannon Theatre. No clue to the meaning.

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Regional news
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University honors Willis Sommers upon his retirement

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 5:13pm

Commitment to academic excellence and facility development, coupled with an aesthetic sensibility, have shaped Willis Sommer's work in 31 years as a business faculty member and, most recently, vice president for fiscal affairs at Bluffton University.

Offering that assessment at a May 8 "Celebration of Service" for the retiring administrator was Dr. Lee Snyder, Bluffton president emeritus.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton Community Preschool enrollment underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 11:02am

Enrollment is underway for next fall's Bluffton Community Preschool classes, according to Elisha Reineke, director.

Classes are held in the basement of First Mennonite Church and the school year runs from September to May. Any children who are 3 years old by Aug. 1 but not enrolled in kindergarten are eligible.

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The reed section

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 8:35am

The sax section of the Bluffton High School jazz band offers a chorus in one of their numbers performed during the May 22 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show. Dave Sycks is the director.

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What writer's block has in common with being tone deaf

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 6:14am

Two of my favorite persons called to make sure I was okay because they noticed I hadn't blogged in awhile. I almost claimed "writer's block" until I remembered telling my students that there is no such thing. In actuality, I simply haven't felt inspired. And yes, I know that's no excuse.

Anyway, telling me that you have writer's block is like telling my mom that you can't play piano because you're tone deaf. It just ain't gonna fly. Sorry. There is no such thing as writer's block, just as my mother would say no one is tone deaf.

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