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Bluffton University Gospel Choir collaborates in Kansas

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2013 - 8:22am

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Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, director of the Bluffton University Gospel Choir, directs the choir and Hesston (Kan.) College’s Bel Canto Singers and Chorale in a combined performance during “A Celebration of Gospel: Music and Worship in the African-American Tradition” Oct. 27 at Hesston Mennonite Church.

The concert featured each individual choir as well as the combined choir with guest composer, arranger and gospel historian Dr. Raymond Wise of Columbus, Ohio.

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Maple Crest activity calendar now on Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2013 - 8:19am

Maple Crest Senior Living Community's November activity calendar is now posted on The Icon. To view the printer-friendly calendar, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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ArtSpace/Lima Home for the Holidays art sale Nov. 19-Dec. 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2013 - 8:15am

ArtSpace/Lima, 65/67 Town Square, Lima, announces Home for the Holidays, a large-scale holiday art sale, opening Tuesday, Nov. 19 and running through Saturday, Dec. 21.

Home for the Holidays will feature the works of 34 area artists. All media will be represented: oil painting, acrylics, drawing, artist prints, jewelry, ceramics, photography, iron work, work in wood, paper, and fabric. Many of the artists have been award-winners in earlier ArtSpace shows.

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Hilty Home, Pandora, holds bazaar Nov. 8-9

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2013 - 8:09am

Hilty Home, Pandora, will host its annual bazaar on Friday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

There will be items for sale including baked goods and crafts.  All proceeds will go to the activities department of Hilty Home. 

Soup and sandwiches will be available for including homemade chili and chicken noodle soup, as well as ham and turkey subs and shredded chicken sandwiches. Soup, sandwich and beverage are $5, but items may also be purchased a la carte.  Donations of baked goods are accepted and welcomed for the bake sale. 

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Walkers welcome at Bluffton Schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2013 - 7:53am

 

The Bluffton Schools will once again welcome any citizen interested in walking the hallways during the winter months, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent. 

The Bluffton Elementary and Middle Schools may be used for walking from 6:15 – 7:15 a.m. and 6-7 p.m., beginning Nov. 4.  Please enter at the main elementary door during these times.  The buildings are open each day when school is in session.

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Regional news
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Golden Spike Limited

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2013 - 7:40am

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Here's Nickel Plate Road Berkshire 759 pulling out of the former Lima Locomotive Works in the spring of 1969. The locomotive, built in Lima in 1949, was pulling the Golden Spike Limited. The train was headed to Utah where the centennial of the Golden Spike was to take place.

The train headed south and passed through Bluffton. Garth Gerber took this photo.

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Historical Bluffton
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