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Mary Badertscher was a retired teacher

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2014 - 8:17am

Mary Badertscher, 66, died on April 3, 2014. Mary (Bartholomew) was born in Vicksburg, Michigan, the middle of five siblings, includnig Russell, Jerry, Becky and Jim.

After college she moved to Metamora, Mich., where she worked as a home economics teacher and met Dean, her husband of 42 years. After retirement, the Badertschers moved to Bluffton, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband, her son Pete and his wife Sara, and her two grandchildren, Xandra and Roswen. Mary was a retired school teacher, having taught kindergarten and home economics as well as GRADS.

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Former university president shares practices for spiritual well-being

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2014 - 8:11am

Dr. Lee Snyder, president emeritus of Bluffton University, returned to campus April 5 to share her strategy for maintaining wholeness in an age of high stress and low downtime.

Her lecture concluded the annual women’s conference hosted by the Bluffton University Women’s Council. This year’s theme was “Women Enriching Women: Celebrating the Seasons of Life.”

For Snyder, Bluffton’s president from 1996-2006, living a fulfilling life—particularly as a Christian—requires that individuals set aside time to cultivate virtues such as mindfulness and spiritual well-being.

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Bluffton University
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Stare down

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 8, 2014 - 9:31pm

Bluffton High School softball pitcher Abby Bryer, a junior, stares down a Delphos Jefferson batter in Tuesday's NWC softball match at Bluffton. The Lady Pirates won the game.

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Miss America university Civic Engagement Day keynote speaker April 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 8, 2014 - 9:04pm

Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014, will be the keynote speaker for Bluffton University’s annual Civic Engagement Day, on Wednesday, April 9.

Her address, “#CirclesOfUnity: The Celebration of Diversity Through Cultural Competency,” is free and open to the public beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Sommer Center on campus.

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Bluffton University
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Iconic Bakery: Just in time for the outdoor grill

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 8, 2014 - 1:46pm

Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken
Recipe provided by Sue Zimmer, Ada
From Liberty National Bank Cookbook

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. Worchestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Wash hands. Place chicken in resealable plastic gab. Mix together soy sauce, lime juice, Worchestershire sauce, garlic and mustard.

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Columnists
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Anabaptist Bestiary Project performs at First Mennonite April 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 8, 2014 - 10:46am

On Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. First Mennonite Church will host the Anabaptist Bestiary Project, with a concert that is also a fund-raiser for First Mennonite Church Youth.

Rocking the world through reflection on creatures, the Anabaptist Bestiary Project is a 10- piece alternative rock ensemble under the direction of Trevor Bechtel that combines the influence of such diverse bands as Arcade Fire, The Story, Ben Folds Five and Death Cab for Cutie.

To preview their music visit AnabaptistBestiaryProject.bandcamp.com. Admission is by donation.

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Worship
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