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124th performance of “Messiah” Dec. 8

Performance will be streamed online

Bluffton University will present its 124th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall. While tickets are free, seats must be reserved at http://tickets.bluffton.edu or at Marbeck Center.

Robert John Braden was in charge of fiber optic cable lines in the Northeastern U.S.

Robert John Braden, 88, of Bluffton and formerly Port Clinton, Ohio, died Nov. 22, 2019, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Robert was born July 19, 1931, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late Robert and Ethel (Whalen) Braden.  On Sept. 28, 1952, he married Jean Braden who preceded him in death on May 23, 2019.

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December at the library

Santa's fire truck, build a gingerbread puppy, food for fines, and watercolor workshop

Bluffton Public Library announces December 2019 events and services.

Santa's fire truck returns for the holiday season on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. No registration is necessary, bring the whole family to listen to a holiday-themed storytime led by the Bluffton Fire Department and get pictures with our special guest afterwards.

Visit the library on Fridays, Dec. 6, 13, and 20 for winter crafts. Come in anytime during open hours and take advantage of our winter themed craft-making stations.

Ornamental Christmas

The Icon photographer became carried away with enhanced features on Affinity Photo involving this photo of Christmas tree ornaments for sale at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. A little bit too red and a little bit too gold, but it certainly pops out at the viewer.

Mennonite Church USA executive director university Forum speaker

Glen Guyton's address is Tuesday morning in Yoder Recital Hall

Glen Guyton, executive director, Mennonite Church USA, will provide a Bluffton University Forum presentation, “Living Well. Living My IDEAL Life,” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Yoder Recital Hall.

The denominational leader and cultural competency advocate will offer practical tips on how to live your best life while navigating today’s culture and responding to the divine call.

As a cultural competency advocate, Guyton has made it his mission to help organizations and individuals navigate the complex nature of culture.

How to read a food label

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
We see nutrition labels every day on nearly everything we eat. But what good are they if we don’t understand what we’re actually eating?

Here are some ways to decode the label and some of the ingredients we often see.

Let's start at the beginning.

1) Serving Size

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