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Theatre and communication prof to present colloquium Jan. 29

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 11, 2016 - 8:52pm

Dr. Melissa Friesen, Mary Nord Ignat and Joseph Ignat Professor of Theatre and Communication, will present the colloquium "Classroom, Workshop, Dorm Room: Plays Well with Others” on Friday, Jan. 29, at Bluffton University. Using illustrations from her Theatre for Social Change course and participatory exercises, the presentation explores techniques designed to build trust, empathy and critical engagement with issues of identity and social justice.
 
Her presentation is free and open to the public beginning at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall. 

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Bluffton University
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Pamela M. Magill, 1948-2016

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 11, 2016 - 8:35pm

Pamela M. Magill, 67, died Jan. 7, 2016 at her residence. Pamela was born Oct. 29, 1948, in Lima to the late Theodore and Virginia (Shaner) DeRose.  In 1968, she married Hobe Magill who preceded her in death in 2000. 

Pamela was a licensed practical nurse most recently at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida. 

Survivors include a son, J.C. Magill of Sarasota, Fla., and her nieces and nephews. 

Pamela was also preceded in death by a brother, LeRoy Rolston; and two sisters, Lula F. Ciminillo and Carolyn Rolston-Collar.

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Obituaries
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Eagle Scout talk

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 11, 2016 - 5:36pm

Misha Groman, Eagle Scout and Bluffton High School senior, told members of the Bluffton chamber about his refurbishing of the Benroth Bridge this past summer. The bridge, at Marsh Run near the Buckeye, was his Eagle Scout project. Over 177 hours of volunteer labor went into the bridge refurbishing.

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Bluffton Diamond Sports thinking "spring;" softball and baseball registration coming soon

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 11, 2016 - 5:30pm

It’s January, but Bluffton Diamond Sports is already thinking about spring.
 
Diamond Sports announces 2016 baseball and softball team sign-up dates several times in January. Forms required for registration are attached to the bottom of this story.
 
Registration dates and times follow:
• Thursday, Jan. 21 – 6-8 p.m., high school gym entrance
• Friday, Jan. 29 – 6-8 p.m., high school gym entrance
• Saturday, Jan. 30 – 4:30-7 p.m., middle school cafetorium*
 

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Jan. 17 Bluffton Area Ministerial Association pulpit exchange

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 11, 2016 - 4:57pm

In conjunction with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association will hold its annual pulpit exchange, Sunday, Jan.17, according to Rev. Kevin Mohr.
 
Churches and ministries participating this year are:
• Bill Herr of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, preaching at English Lutheran Church 
• Pastor Kevin Mohr of English Lutheran, preaching at St. John's United Church of Christ 
• Pastor Carol Clements of St. John's UCC, preaching at Bluffton Presbyterian 

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Worship
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Music Together 10-week class for children starting

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 11, 2016 - 4:19pm

Registration is open for a 10-week Winter Music Together class for children, led by Laura Hartzler. Contact Hartzler at [email protected] for complete details.

The first session is at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.

Hartzler said: "This winter we are singing the songs and chants of the bongos  collection. We are tapping our rhythm sticks and playing kitchen instruments to American folksong "This Old Man." 

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