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‘Nonviolent God’ is focus of campus events on Feb. 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2014 - 3:27pm

Dr. J. Denny Weaver, professor emeritus of religion at Bluffton University, will address his 2013 book, “The Nonviolent God,” in two settings Tuesday, Feb. 11, on the Bluffton campus.

“Race, Ethnicity and the Nonviolent God” is Weaver’s title for a Bluffton forum at 11 a.m. in Founders Hall. He will then present a program on his book in the Musselman Library Reading Room, beginning with a reception at 3:45 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.

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Bluffton University
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Looks like fun: Quarter auction benefits food pantry on Feb. 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2014 - 3:21pm

A quarter auction fundraiser to benefit the Bluffton food pantry will take place in the Bluffton Middle School on Sunday, Feb. 9. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event beings at 5 p.m., according to persons sponsoring the event.

The event enables persons to support the food pantry and have a fun evening and win some prizes donated by local vendors and businesses.

A $5 entry fee will get those who attend one paddle. Extra paddles are available for $2 or donation of a food item. There will also be a 50/50 and food available.

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Events
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Service lines freezing under roadway in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2014 - 2:50pm

As of Jan. 31 the village began to experience water service lines freezing under the roadway, according to Jamie Mehaffie, Bluffton Village administrator.

"It appears as though the slight warm up in the air temperature has caused the frost line to dive deeper nearly overnight. While it doesn't seem logical that a warm up would have that effect (just the opposite seems correct) it is a reality. The Service Department has been attempting to thaw the lines and not having a whole lot of success," Mehaffie said.

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Public Meetings
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January weather summary and why your pipes froze so often

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2014 - 11:16am

Do you really want to know how cold it was in January? If so, open the attachment at the bottom of this story. It's worth one thousand words.

In a nutshell, January's normal average temperature is 25.4 degrees. Not this year: it was 17.6 degrees.

It gets worse. January's normal average precipitation is 2.26 inches. Not this year: 2.07 inches plus 23.6 inches of snow. That's above knees of this writer. The most snow was recorded on Jan. 5 with 7.5 inches.

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Regional news
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Food boxes offered to Pandora-Gilboa families

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2014 - 11:03am

The churches of Pandora and Gilboa are offering food boxes for households in the Pandora-Gilboa School District. 

The boxes are designed to provide nine meals for a family of four. In order to pick up a box, you must register by calling 419-384-3038 by 5 p.m. on Feb. 15. 

Boxes will be available to be picked up on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Mennonite Church located at 502 East Main Street Pandora.

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Worship
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Men's bball: Tafllinger's career high 32 assists in Beavers' win

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2014 - 10:58am

By Blade Tackett, sports information assistant

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/athletics/mensbasketball/2014/02-01-mb.htm

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Bluffton University
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