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University students share stories from cross-cultural experiences

Posted by Icon K on January 23, 2020 - 6:00am

Bluffton University students who participated in long-term cross-cultural experiences in the fall will speak during Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Yoder Recital Hall. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Students who traveled to Washington, D.C., Nashville, Guatemala and France are planned to recount their experiences.

Most Bluffton undergraduate students participate in a three-week cross-cultural experience during the month of May. However, semester-long cross-cultural experiences are also available.

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Bluffton University
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Wanda Kiene 1941 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 22, 2020 - 7:24pm

Wanda L. Kiene, 78 of Pandora died 11:02 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  She was born Sept. 15, 1941, in Lima to the late Millard and Mildred (Hattery) Bok. On Oct. 24, 1959, she married Alton Kiene and he survives in Pandora.

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Obituaries
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Got the winter blahs?

Here's an idea: Join the public library's winter book challenge
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 22, 2020 - 5:41pm

Got the winter blahs? Here's an idea:

Bluffton Public Library's Winter Book Challenge returns, and there's still time to participate.

The library announced the Winter Reading Program for children, teens, and adults is now underway. It is one of many programs in January. 

Pick up a Winter Reading Bookmark at the library, or download and print it from the library's website. Then complete five or more challenges during the months of January through March to receive a prize. You may then also enter a drawing to win a larger prize.

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Bluffton Public Library
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On mission and relationships

Theme of university presidential leadership forum
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 22, 2020 - 5:33pm

Mercy Health Lima President speaks on mission and relationships at Bluffton University Presidential Leadership Forum

Just as it is stressed at Bluffton, Ronda Lehman, president of Mercy Health, Lima,believes relationships are the key to getting things done.

“It’s relationships, relationships, relationships,” said Lehman, who spoke during Bluffton University’s Presidential Leadership Forum on Jan. 14 in Yoder Recital Hall. “You are building your reputation every day, and how you treat people is everything.”

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Bluffton University
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Hey, kids, time to register for spring soccer

Bluffton Soccer Club online registration now open
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 22, 2020 - 3:18pm

The Bluffton Soccer Club is taking registrations for the 2020 spring soccer season, according to Dan Lee.

Registration is online at www.blufftonsoccer.com.  Registrations will be open until Saturday, Feb 1. After Feb 1 there will be a $25 late fee.

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Sports
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Drive Time celebrates new location

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 22, 2020 - 2:18pm

Drive Time Driving Instruction held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 546 N. Main St. last week. Participating from left, Bob Inniger, Mitch Kingsley (chamber members), Cricket Breece, Sara Kisseberth, Doug Kisseberth, Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, and Daniel Tinch, chamber member.

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