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Opening a Jewish German’s diary during Third Reich - Bluffton University colloquium

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2013 - 12:04pm

Dr. Martina Cucchiara, an assistant professor of history at Bluffton University, will explore the diary of a Jewish German in Nazi Germany during a campus colloquium Nov. 8.

Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall will be the site of the 4 p.m. presentation, which is titled “‘I am suffocating on the evil that engulfs me’: The Diary of Erna Becker-Kohen, 1937-1963.” The event is free and open to the public.

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Bluffton University
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Here's where Bluffton EMS went in October

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2013 - 12:03pm

Jan Basinger, Bluffton EMS chief, provided The Icon with the October EMS runs.

 

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Ada public auction Nov. 7

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2013 - 11:29am

A public auction takes place at 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at 509 N. Edwards St., Ada. The complete listing of auction items are in an attachment at the bottom of this story; and also are listed on The Icon classified page under Notices.

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Business
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Apple caramel pecan pie grand prize winner at Maple Crest

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2013 - 10:19pm

Is there anything more delicious than a homemade pie? On Friday, over 120 people took their fill of pies during the pie baking contest and spaghetti dinner hosted by Maple Crest Senior Living Village in Bluffton. 

Eighteen pies were entered and judged in three categories. Kim Keck and Amber Henry combined their skills and won the title of Best of Show with their Apple Caramel Pecan and shared the $100 grand prize. Each winner in the other categories won $50 for first, $25 for second and $15 for third place.

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People
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More than 50 gift packages in library's November fundraiser

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2013 - 9:35pm

Starting Nov. 9, Bluffton Public Library will be filled with more than 50 gift packages, with something for all interests, budgets and age levels.  All packages will feature "buy now" prices.

Packages include numerous local business products, a Dyson vacuum, American Girl doll and book, Disney tickets, Amish B & B getaway, Dollywood tickets, Redbox, hair care, car care, camping, collectibles, restaurant and movie certificates, and much more.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Care for a piece?

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2013 - 9:27pm

Canda Schmutz places pie samples on a serving table in preparation of Maple Crest's pie baking contest on Friday evening. A story on this page lists the winners.

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