December 2017

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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 1-6 p.m. 

To schedule your blood donation appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “fmenncbl.”

First Mennonite is located at 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Donors should enter by the Jackson Street entrance directly across from Bluffton Elementary School. An elevator is located at that entrance.

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Bridge Bereavement Services will offer a presentation that focuses on how individuals can prepare for the holidays while allowing themselves to grieve in a healthy manner on Monday, Dec. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay.

The presentation is free, open to the public and registration is not required.

Attendees will be provided with the tools and assistance necessary to create a luminary to light in honor and remembrance of their loved one, if they choose to do so.

Oct. 31 to Dec. 1

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The following recent births were provided by Bluffton Hospital.

Oct. 31 – Elijah Scott Guerra, son of Maria Guerra and Tyler Larson, Ottawa

Nov. 1 – Kira Ava Henderson, daughter of Marcus Henderson and Isabella Anarado, Ottawa

Nov. 9 – Axel Raiden Szymczak, son of Nicholas and Rachel Szymczak, Findlay

Nov. 15 – Slade Allan Inbody, son of Michelle and Jordan Inbody, Findlay

Nov. 16 – Clark William Miller, son of Andy and Sarah Miller, Kalida

Nov. 18 – Haley Marie Wyant, daughter of Jeremy and Kelly Wyant, Bluffton

BFR releases programming plans for first half of 2018

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Bluffton Family Recreation announces its schedule of programming and tournaments for the first half of 2018, according to Amy Byers, sports coordinator.

The events in January, February and March are already set. Events in April through July are in the planning stages. Watch the Icon for more details on those.

Here’s the programming schedule:

Programs

You may now receive a daily e-mail of all stories posted on the Icon

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Bluffton Icon announces several enhancements to its website this week. These include:

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Bluffton’s wrestling team went 1-4 as a team in the Findlay Duals to open the 2017-18 season.  The Pirates defeated Bath 36-29 in a team win.  BHS dropped matches to Sandusky, Findlay, Oak Hills and Fremont Ross, all schools in large school OHSAA divisions.  

Deandre Nassar (220) got his season off to a strong start with a 5-0 day.  The junior won one match by pin and had two close wins by 3-2 and 4-2 scores. 

GO TO: www.blufftonpirates.com for entire story.

New menu of specially-designed wine and food pairings

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The Mustard Seed Café at the Depot, 562 N. Main St., Blufton announces a menu for its wine and light plate pairings taking place Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5-9 p.m.

Rhonda Moor said, "We will have a new menu of specially-designed wine and food pairings every Tuesday evening in December from our chef, Vasko Vasileski. Vasko comes to the Mustard Seed from Macedonia and lives in Ada."

Bluffton residential holiday lighting contest judging is Wednesday night

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is handing out Christmas cheer and you might be a recipient. It's all about holiday decorations, says Paula Scott, interim chamber director.

Bluffton residents who want their holiday displays to be judged must send a request to [email protected] by noon on Wednesday, Dec 6.

The e-mail request must have the family name and address listed.

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Rosalie Rakosky, 97, died at Norwalk Memorial Home in Norwalk on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.

Born April 23, 1920, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Harry and Alice (nee Kathary) Barnes.  She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1938 and attended Bluffton College for 2 years and North Western School of Commerce for 1 year.  

Girl Scout team "Musical Waffles" advancing in First Lego League competition

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Bluffton Girl Scout troop 20007 proved their robotics abilities over the weekend.

The only all-girl team in the First Lego League, international robotics program and competition, placed 7th out of 24 teams in its first tournament.

The Bluffton troop received a grant from the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio to obtain the equipment needed to compete in the First Lego League competition. 

Placing 7th enables the Bluffton troop to move to the next competition level.

The team received a trophy for placing second in one of the three program categories – core values.

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