August 2014

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Here's the new deli special at The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., according to Marlena Ballinger, owner.

• Roast beef, $8.29 a pound
• Gourmet turkey, $4.89 a pound
• Green onion cheese, $4.49 a pound
• Sliced American cheese, $3.99 a pound

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In the tradition of relationships born on the banks of Riley Creek, there’s a new couple on the Bluffton University campus.

After four years of flying solo at numerous athletic and other events, Bluffton mascot J. Denny Beaver has found a partner in Jenny Beaver, who is making her campus debut this week.

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Pandora-Gilboa stopped the Bluffton HS volleyball team on Aug. 21. Here are the game stats:

Single game stats

Pandora won 3-1
Game 1    25-23
Game 2    12-25
Game 3    25-23
Game 4    25-19

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The Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series for 2014-15 will launch with a performance by Andru Bemis and Tomo Brosseau at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, in the town hall, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

There will be an opening act by Sam Stuckey, of Bluffton University.

Here's what Wendy says about the performers:

"Andru has performed in Bluffton several times, and his musicianship, unique sound and songwriting genius keeps him one of our all-time favorite performers.

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When, where and who do the Bluffton High School fall sports teams play? Attached is the fall 2014 athletic schedule for:
• Varsity football
• JV football
• Junior High football
• Girls’ tennis
• Varsity volleyball
• JV volleyball
• Junior High volleyball
• Golf
• Boys’ soccer
• Girls’ soccer
• Cross country

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Dancers' Elite, dance studio, will hold its season open house from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the studio located at 9364 Dixie Highway, Bluffton, according to Debbie Garlock, studio owner.

This is Garlock's 35th year in business. Parents and caregivers wanting more information about the open house and classes may contact Garlock at 419-358-0900 or 419-235-0811.

 

 

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Thirteen adult students came to Bluffton University Aug. 11 from as far away as Iowa, Washington, D.C., and Ontario, Canada. They went home four days later as one close-knit group.

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2014 Allen County Junior Fair Results
The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club

(The Icon invites other 4-H clubs to submit their list of fair winners: [email protected])

Braeden Ackerman
Vegetable Gardening – A, Second Place

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The 2014 Icon weekly high school football contest is back! The first week has 10 games plus two tie-breakers. The first week's contest is a practice round for contestants.

• TO ENTER THIS WEEK'S CONTEST CLICK HERE.

Here's how the contest is played:

 

1 - Contestant's may enter as often as they wish, but may only enter their own name one time per week.

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Bluffton council will have a vacancy in September.

Interested Bluffton citizens, who have been residents for at least one year, may submit their letter of interest to Council President David Steiner by email
[email protected]

Or they may be mailed to:
Village of Bluffton
Attn: Dave Steiner
PO Box 63
Bluffton, OH 45817

Letters of interest are due by Sept.10.

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