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Cara Young Davies named outstanding young alum at Heidelberg

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:20pm
Cara Young Davies

Two outstanding young alumni, Cara Young Davies of Bluffton, along with Anietra Hamper were honored for their career excellence Nov. 9 at Heidelberg University, Tiffin.

In turn, both expressed their appreciation for their Heidelberg experience and for professors who positively influenced each of their lives.

Davies, a 1996 graduate, and Hamper, class of '95, are the 2009 recipients of Heidelberg's Young Alumni Achievement Awards.

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Village plans to renew dispatch contract with county

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:04pm

Bluffton council on Nov. 9 took the first steps to renew its dispatch communication contract with Allen County.

Council okayed the first reading of legislation to issue a contract for the work to the sheriff's office. If approved, the contract will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2010, to June 30, 2013. The cost to the village will be $31,878 per year.

In other council action, Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, reported that Miller Cable Co. is completing the installation of the streetlights on Main Street.

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15 minutes with Julia Lucas Curtis

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 4:47am
Julia with husband, Tom, and their two sons, Jeff and Greg

15 minutes with Julia Lucas Curtis

Many Icon viewers may not recognize you or your brothers. Tell us when you lived in Bluffton and who are you grandparents and any other Bluffton connections that you might have.

My mother was Mary Margaret Basinger, daughter of Dr. Evan Basinger and Marjorie Day Basinger. I'm directly descended from two founders of Bluffton: Michael Neunenschwander and Joseph DeFord.

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Record highs on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2009 - 2:58am

Weather report for Nov. 1-9

- Provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer

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Regional news
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Meet Mason Painter artist

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 9, 2009 - 6:02pm

Mason Painter is a student in the pre-kindergarten class at Bluffton Child Development Center. He is sharing one of his art pieces with viewers. He is the son of Kelly and Jason Painter.

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Any guess on this plate?

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 9, 2009 - 5:59pm
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We've seen this plate around town for several years. Any guesses on its meaning?

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