June 2012

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"The Bernese Four" from Berne, Ind., will perform during this year's Bluffton Swiss Day program on Sunday, June 24.

A potluck, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Grove Road, at 12:30-3 p.m., features a musical program by Wilmer Sprunger and friends of Berne Ind., with an opening by the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Chorus.

Bring a dish, already hot or cold and ready to serve, and your own table service (plates and silverware). Drinks will be provided.

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The Bluffton Community Swimming Pool is the place to cool off on a hot summer day in Bluffton. The mushroom in the center is great place to stay under for long periods of a hot afternoon.

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Cleora E. Schaller

Cleora E. Schaller, 94, of rural Bluffton died at 7:15 a.m. on
Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born on Nov. 3, 1917, to the late Monroe "Roy" and Lona (Winkler) Hoffer in Bluffton. She married Henry W. Schaller on March 22, 1941, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 1981.

She is survived by daughter, Joyce Schaller of Bluffton. Cleora was also preceded in death by brothers: J. Frederick and Roy Hoffer and sister, Rachel Huser.

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The Icon has individual results from the first four swim meets of the season. Scores follow; results are in the attachments at the bottom of this story.

June 11
Girls
Kenton 313
Bluffton 229

Boys
Bluffton 262
Kenton 146

June 14
Girls
Wapakoneta 369
Bluffton 252

Boys
Wapakoneta 379
Bluffton175

June 18
Girls
Westside 442
Bluffton 165

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Health care reform is playing an integral part in Blanchard Valley Health System's decision to consider more efficient ways to deliver health care.

During this nationwide reform, health care providers are moving from a fee-for-service reimbursement system that rewards volume and toward a system where providers are rewarded for providing value as defined by higher quality and lower costs.

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Bluffton University Research Center grants are helping three Bluffton faculty members pursue scholarly and creative projects in their respective fields this summer.

Recipients of $3,000 stipends and up to $600 for research expenses are Tami Forbes, associate professor of recreation and chair of the health, fitness and sport science department; Dr. Ross Kauffman, assistant professor of public health; and Kate Spike, assistant professor of English.

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ICON:

Thank you Icon for allowing me to post a few days ago about my big missing tire, as ridiculous as it sounded (Who takes a big tire?) .

This morning I received a phone call from Lynda Best who saw the ad on your site. Her and her husband found the tire ditched in the weeds behind their house and were not sure what to do with it.

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"Music and Mind-Benders" was the theme for the Maple Crest Men's Banquet, held on June 19.

The music was provided by folk-singer/storyteller Joseph Helfrich, known as "Joseph." His program included a variety of instruments, from the banjo to the bag pipes, and his humorous songs and stories kept the crowd in an up-beat mood.

"Joseph" felt like a "boy coming home" as he found himself in the company of three former professors from his Bluffton College days - Stan Clemens (guest) and residents Luther Shetler and Burton Yost.

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Eighteen hours of all types of events make up this year's Bluffton Relay for Life. The Friday and Saturday Relay will take place in Salzman Stadium at Bluffton University.

Here is the entertainment schedule:

Entertainment Schedule
Friday - June 22
4:30 - 11:30 pm Concession Stand Open (Grand Stand)
5:00 pm Start of Silent Auction (Grand Stand)
6:00 pm Presentation of Color Guard
National Anthem - Aaron Blevins

Opening Remarks/Sponsor Recognition
6:15 pm Survivor / Caregiver Lap

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The yearly evaluation of the superintendent and treasurer, several new teacher hirings, lunch prices and a long list of substitute contracts are on the June 21 school board agenda.

The board will act upon the following new certified employees:

Janelle Bogart - Teacher
1 Year Contract, MA - Step 6, $44,383.00

Kelly Yarnell - Teacher
1 Year Contract, BA - Step 6, $39,409.00

Linda Sycks - Teacher
1 Year Contract, MA - Step 6, $44,383.00

Brigette Hoff - Teacher
1 Year Contract, MA - Step 12, $53,626.00

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