March 2011

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Dr. Terry Chappell of Celebration of Health, Bluffton, will conduct a free seminar on Fatigue, Allergies and Stress from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 4.

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TICKETS ARE NOW ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON FRIDAY - BUY THEM EARLY AS THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE.

All the music you can eat - it's the annual Bluffton Music Boosters chicken barbecue coming to a middle school near you.

Friday, March 25, is the annual Bluffton Music Boosters chicken barbecue at the Bluffton Middle School. Tickets are $7 each.

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By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University baseball team plated runs in four innings, including a five-run eighth and a four-run inning sixth as the Beavers beat the Polar Bears 13-3 at Ohio Northern on March 23, 2011. Bluffton improved to 7-7, while ONU slipped to 8-4 on the season.

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February students of the month at Bluffton Middle School were announced recently. Click here to view their photos.

6th Grade
Trevor Bunch is the son of James and Patricia Bunch of Bluffton. He is a member of the BMS quiz bowl team. He plays soccer and he attends the English Lutheran Church. Trevor is a member at the BFR.

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If human trafficking, be it for sex or labor, sounds like something that only happens in other countries, listen more closely.

"This happens every day to millions of people around the world"-including in the United States, Dr. Jacquelyn C.A. Meshelemiah told a Bluffton University audience March 22 at Bluffton's annual Women's Studies Forum.

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The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference recently announced the winter honorees of the HCAC All-Academic awards for the 2010-11 school year. 10 Bluffton University athletes were recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Indoor track and women's basketball led the way for the Beavers with five and four honorees, respectively.

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2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS

Kirtland Auto Sales, North Main Street, Bluffton, announces a new manager's special. It is a 2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS, with 7,208 miles. Its list price is $11,895, according to Jim Kinn, sales manager. Kirtland's is an Icon advertiser.

To view specifics of the current manager's special go to the Icon's classified-display ad page. A printer-friendly description of the vehicle is on the page.

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Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre, Ada, announces its summer class information, according to Darcey Schneider, of the studio. The dance centre is an Icon advertiser.

Summer classes include:

Princess camp
Cost $36

June 20-23
Ages: 2-4; 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 5 and older; 11-11:45 a.m.

July 11-14
Ages 2-4; 10-10:45 a.m.
Ages 5 and older, 11-11:45 a.m.

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Emmanuel United Church of Christ will hold its annual spring fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 8, at the church at 8375 Phillips Road.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $3.50 for youth under 11.

Menu consists of regular home cooked meal including fish, salads, and desserts.

All proceeds will go to Stacy, Sarah, and Shane Combs to assist their family following the recent Shawn Combs.

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Pandora council is exploring the possibility of having a Pandora village web site. That topic was discussed at the March 8 council session.

The initial cost to set-up the site is $1,000 with a $4.45 per month hosting fee.

Council is working with Mark Suter, Pandora-Gilboa technology instructor on the project. It is hoped that the P-G Technology Club students will develop the site.

Several other items of business crossed council's table on March 8. The official minutes of the meeting follow:

PANDORA COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 2011

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