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Gundy discusses new book

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2013 - 2:10pm

Jeff Gundy, a professor of English at Bluffton University, talks about his newly published book, “Songs from an Empty Cage: Poetry, Mystery, Anabaptism, and Peace,” during an author program Nov. 21 in Bluffton’s Musselman Library.

A poetic exploration of theology, “Songs from an Empty Cage” is a sequel to Gundy’s “Walker in the Fog: On Mennonite Writing” and also the 10th book in the C. Henry Smith Book Series. Gundy has published five books of poems and three of prose; his latest book of poems, “Somewhere Near Defiance,” is forthcoming from Anhinga Press.

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Bluffton University speaker: Keeping hope alive in Syria

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2013 - 2:07pm

When she last left Syria about two years ago, the hardest part for Sarah Adams was not knowing what the future held for a country already at civil war.

But the people she had met during her visits as a Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) worker were hopeful, and they gave that hope to her, Adams said at Bluffton University’s weekly chapel service Nov. 21.

And despite the continuing conflict, she is keeping that faith, bolstered by stories of:

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Ellen Messing, 1935-2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2013 - 2:03pm

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Ellen Messing, 78, of Bluffton, died Nov. 21, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1935, in Ada to the late Rufus G. and Lillian M. Howard Smith. 

She retired from Sprint where she was an operator and dispatcher.  She was a member of the English Lutheran Church, Bluffton and the Ada VFW.  She was a 1953 graduate of Ada High School.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Louis David Brentlinger.

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"The comet of the century" is not one of Santa's reindeer - it's real

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 24, 2013 - 9:45pm

That's right, a comet is in the sky this month and here's some information for Icon skygazers.

The incoming Comet ISON is now in the home stretch of its long-awaited hairpin loop around the sun on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28), making it a great target for amateur astronomers and stargazers. But there are some tips and info you'll want to keep in mind before you go comet hunting.

Here's some links:

Skye Link 1

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BHS grad competes in NCAA Division III national cross country championsships

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 23, 2013 - 10:28pm

Hannah Chappell-Dick, Bluffton High School cross country and track standout, finished 221st overall of 280 women in the NCAA Division III national cross country championships held at Hanover Colleege on Nov. 23.

The Eastern Mennonite University sophomore made her first-ever appearance at the national race, crossing in 23:35.2 on the 6k course.

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Talking with Santa

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 23, 2013 - 9:50pm

Kara Snyder and Santa Claus talk about Christmas during Santa's first visit to Bluffton this year. He was in Common Grounds and up and down Main Street Saturday morning. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Bluffton during the Blaze of Lights. Santa will return on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. Watch for details. Watch the video.

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