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Minister in residence: "Finding God's love in a storm"

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2014 - 11:53am

 

Enduring hardships is made easier when we search for rainbows, Jane Thorley Roeschley suggested as a minister in residence at Bluffton University April 10.

Speaking at a campus chapel service, Roeschley, an associate pastor at the Mennonite Church of Normal, Ill., referenced the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. But another significant part of the story came before the resurrection, the Bluffton alumna said, noting that before Jesus performed the miracle, he gave thanks to God.

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Bluffton University
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62 volunteers recognized by Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2014 - 11:50am

The Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual volunteer recognition banquet beginning at noon on Monday, April 28 at The Centre of Bluffton, 601 North Main St., Bluffton. The awards ceremony will begin at 1:45 p.m.

At the event, auxiliary members will be recognized for their hours of volunteer service to the hospital. Overall, the Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary includes 62 volunteers who gave 9,132 hours to the hospital in 2013.

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Support the May 6 Bluffton school levy

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2014 - 11:48am

Vote Yes on May 6th!

Bluffton Schools will be asking for a renewal of the existing levy.  This is a five year fixed-amount emergency levy.

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Letters
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Weather summary - that's more like it

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2014 - 11:45am

Daily highs in the 60s and 70s. Now we are talking "spring" weather. Here's the April weather summary for the first 21 days of the month from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Open the attachment to view the summary.

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Regional news
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Friends of the Library book sale May 7-10

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2014 - 11:42am

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will be having their semi-annual book sale May 7-10.

The sale will be open:

May 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for members only, 6:30- 7:30 p.m., open to the public
May 8, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
May 9, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
May 10, 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

All kinds of books can be purchased by donation. Proceeds help fund library
programs. Come have a cup of coffee and a cookie while you browse.  Located on the lower
level of the Bluffton Public Library.

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Events
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University students honored for academic excellence

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2014 - 11:37am

Bluffton University recognized many of its top students for their academic achievements at the annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum on April 22.

Introduced as distinguished scholars in their respective academic areas were 33 seniors. Shawn Frost of Edison, Ohio, was named distinguished scholar in two programs—exercise science and strength and conditioning—as was Holly Walter of Carey, Ohio, in English and writing.

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