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Attorney and Bluffton University alumna Nadin-Sarah Salkic drew similarities between ethnic discrimination in her native Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the U.S. at Bluffton’s annual Constitution Day Forum on Sept. 16.

Connie Kruse of Town and Country Flowers hands out a free carnation to Devante Thomas, a Bluffton Unviersity student. Town and Country was among 25 Bluffton chamber members participating in the University business showcase on Sept. 18 in Marbeck Center.

It’s Bluffton High School’s 2014 homecoming week. The event includes a Friday parade and coronation of a homecoming king and queen.

Following Friday’s parade the 2014 court will be introduced during the pre-game at Harmon Field. The king and queen will be announced at that time.

• PARADE DETAILS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
• PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE COURT AND DRIVERS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Here are members of the court:

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That's correct. There was once a Bluffton High School Pep Club. Here's the club photo from 1967-68 school year, 46 athletic seasons ago. 

Identification of members is at the bottom of the photo. While this photo was taken in the "old gym," we need to point out that boys' basketball games during this era were played in Founders Hall.

JEANNE’S OPENS at 8:00 a.m.
We serve breakfast Tuesday-Friday, starting at 8:00 a.m. We have delicious pastries, bagels and muffins to enhance your breakfast. And the breakfast menu is available all day!

LUNCH SPECIALS for Sept. 23-26

TUESDAY
Creamy potato soup
Corned beef and egg sandwich
Quiche with side salad
Apple pecan salad

WEDNESDAY
Ham and potato soup
Perch platter
French dip sandwich
Poached pear salad

The annual Swiss Community Historical Society Fall Festival at the Homestead will be held on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8350 Bixel Road.  

The restored Schumacher House, 1840’s garden, barn, workshop, and summer kitchen will all be open for self-guided tours. Demonstrations of 19th-century handcrafts, horse plowing, hand milking, and other activities will be offered all day. Musical groups will perform and soup, bread, cheese, cider and popcorn will be available for a donation.

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