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Nov. 13 concert to introduce Bluffton University Gospel Choir

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2010 - 6:30pm

The newly formed Bluffton University Gospel Choir will host "A Celebration of Gospel," a concert featuring the choir and other groups from Bluffton and Columbus, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Yoder Recital Hall. Doors will open at 3:45 p.m. for the free concert.

The 45-member Bluffton choir was organized this fall by Dr. Crystal Sellers, an assistant professor of music at the university. About half of its members are Bluffton students; the others are faculty and community members.

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Bluffton senior to perform vocal recital

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2010 - 6:29pm

Laurel Baker, a vocalist from Pemberville, Ohio, will present her Bluffton University senior recital at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Yoder Recital Hall on the Bluffton campus. The recital is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the lobby.

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Nationally known sculptor exhibiting work at Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2010 - 6:28pm

John Mishler, a nationally known sculptor from Goshen, Ind., will open an exhibition featuring his metal sculptures on Monday, Nov. 8, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University's Sauder Visual Arts Center.

Mishler is known for his sculptures using common metals, including aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel, to create both abstract and symbolic pieces of art. Many of his outdoor pieces incorporate kinetic energy and have moving parts. His works have appeared in public and corporate collections across America and in private collections internationally.

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Herron qualifies for state, finishes 7th at regionals

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2010 - 6:26pm

Bluffton's cross country star, Matthew Herron, didn't disappoint on Saturday, coming close once again to his PR. He punched his ticket to Columbus by placing 7th in 16:24.10. He will be competing at Scioto Downs at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Herron was beat to the line by district rivals K.J. Abair and Colin Fisher, both from Delta. Fisher won the race in 15:48.47. Herron outran NWC opponent, Jake Graham, from Columbus Grove, who placed 12th in 16:38.60. State Qualifying times ranged from 16:24.10 to 16:46.64.

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Election results on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2010 - 6:13pm

The results of the Nov. 2 election are in. The Icon provides this link to the Allen County Board of Elections website. Click here to visit the site and then check out county precincts voter.

To check statewide results, click here.

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"All the President's Men" November library book discussion

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2010 - 4:03pm

BLUFFTON BOOK DISCUSSION SLATED

Bluffton Public Library's monthly book discussion will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17. "All the President's Men" is the selected title for November's discussion. The book discussion will be held at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e.

This book was written by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, two journalists for the Washington Post. They broke the story of the Watergate scandal to the public in such a way that they were threatened for doing so.

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