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"Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk!"

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2014 - 3:24pm

It appears that three well-known Bluffton professionals are the newest actors in a remake of the movie "Knuckleheads." Acutally the three celebrated birthdays in March (Mitch on March 19, Dave on March 22, and Neil on March 24). Someone in the adjoining office of 138 N. Main thought she'd put these guy on the next stage leaving town. This poster was glued to the doorway of the three business owners. The icon couldn't resist posting it. Just imagine the dialogue:  "I can't see, I can't see!" "What's'a'matter!?" "I got my eyes closed." [ploink!]

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Bertie Swank will blow out 99 candles on April 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2014 - 2:12pm

Bertie Shrider Swank will celebrate her 99th birthday on April 10.  She was born in Allen County near Lafayette, in 1915, and has lived her entire life in the Bluffton area.

She married Fred Swank and they had three children: Nancy (and Ed) Yeager, Linda (and Tom) Benroth, and Bill (and Joan) Swank. The family, including nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, will honor her birthday on April 13. 

Anyone interested in sending birthday wishes to Bertie may do so at 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton, Ohio  45817.

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People
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David Berger, Lima mayor, to speak at Bluffton University graduation

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2014 - 8:24pm

David J. Berger, the mayor of Lima, will discuss “Valuing Education” in his commencement address at Bluffton University on Sunday, May 4. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in Salzman Stadium or, in the event of inclement weather, in the Sommer Center for Health and Fitness Education.

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Bluffton University
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Friday and Saturday dinner features at Mustard Seed Cafe

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2014 - 8:53am

Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main Street, Bluffton, is open 5-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings with a full menu. This includes 7 appetizers, 8 main course items, soups, salads and house-baked desserts.  

In addition to the regular menu, the April 4-5 features include:

Entree:  Mahi Mahi Tacos with mango chipotle chutney and coconut rice
Dessert:  Margarita crème crepe cake

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Business
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Pandora United Methodist performs Easter Cantata "Wondrous Love"

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2014 - 8:47am

The Pandora United Methodist Church Choir will be presenting their Easter Cantata, “Wondrous Love,” written by Lloyd Larson, during the 9:30 a.m. worship serviceat on Sunday, April 13, at 108 E. Washington St., Pandora.

The worship service and refreshments in the fellowship hall afterwards are open to the public. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Chris Meyer. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor. Go to www.pandoraumc.com for further information.

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Worship
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Author embraces Appalachian roots

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2014 - 8:43am

Speaking to a Bluffton University audience on April 1, self-described “Affrilachian” writer Crystal Wilkinson shared her experiences of growing up black in rural Kentucky and learning to embrace her heritage.

Wilkinson came to Bluffton as guest author for the university’s 30th annual English Festival, an event that gives high school students the opportunity to read and write with working authors. Among Wilkinson’s work is “Blackberries, Blackberries,” which won the 2002 Chaffin Award for Appalachian Literature.

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Bluffton University
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