April 2018

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 Bluffton University recently held its ninth annual Cabaret for a Cause. The semi-formal event for undergraduates features student performances of songs from a wide genre of musical styles.
 
Each year a different organization is selected to receive the proceeds from ticket sales. This year, a donation of $1,200 was given to Crossroads Crisis Center in Lima.
 

Bluffton University's SERVE organization

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By Cara Echols, student news writer
While many students spend their spring break relaxing with family and friends, students taking part in Bluffton University’s SERVE organization spent the week in the Columbus and Cincinnati regions, working with impoverished families, women’s shelters and area churches.
 

ODOT plans removal of bridges in 2021

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Ohio Department of Transportation invites Icon viewers to make public comments on the projected removal of the twin overpasses on Interstate 75 near State Route 103.

A public meeting on the topic is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12, in the Bluffton town hall.

The meeting’s legal purposed is described this way by ODOT:

Now open Wednesdays through Saturdays

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Gallery  323 announces extended spring and summer hours, according to Kat Luginbuhl, gallery director.

The local art gallery at 323 N. Main St., Blufton, extends hours to:
Wednesdays - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursdays - Noon to 4 p.m.
Fridays - Noon to 4 p.m.
Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Persons may also request appointments by emailing [email protected].

Classes are free to SilverSneaker members

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Bluffton Family Recreation offers adult swim classes at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Maple Crest pool on Augsburger Road, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

Here's the class schedule:
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
  9:30-10:15 a.m. - Strength, range of motion and cardio

• Tuesdays and Thursdays
   8:30-9:15 a.m. - Higher level cardio

Swim classes are free to SilverSneaker members. For others interested in classes call BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.

Proceeds go toward purchase of new equipment

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Beaverdam-Richland Township Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at the fire department, 201 W. Main St., Beaverdam.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4 to 10, free for youth 3 and under.

The menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and drink.

Proceeds go to the purchase of new and updated equipment for the department. Tickets are available at the door.

Kristi Hurley second; Lisa Coonfare third out of 102 contestants

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The Icon’s Final Four Contest went into double-overtime to pick its winners. The contest asked viewers to pick the winner of the final four teams in the Division I men’s NCAA basketball championship.

Villanova defeated Michigan 79 to 62 in the title game. The Icon contest had 102 entries.

The top 3 winners:

Joel Groman
Overall winner – 39th entry
Prize – 8 Shannon Theatre tickets

Kristi Hurley
Second place – 83rd entry
Prize – 4 Shannon Theatre tickets

Was also a Triplett Corp. employee

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Helen M. Watkins, 95, died at 7:36 a.m., Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Bluffton Hospital. She was born on Sept. 20, 1922, near Columbus Grove, to Walter and Opal (Sharp) Ketner. They preceded her in death.

On Oct. 9, 1942, she married Byron E. Watkins, who preceded in death, Dec. 14, 2002.

Helen is survived two sons, Jerry B. (Susan) Watkins and William D. (Louise) Watkins; two daughters, Wynona M. Wilhelm and Nita S. (Jeff) Hashbarger; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one sister in-law, Isabella Watkins.

Former Bluffton Mayor Wayne Matter funeral service Friday

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Click here for a column listing the many attributes of Mr. Matter. It was posted on the Icon upon his 90th birthday in April 2015.

Bluffton community leader R. Wayne Matter, 92, died April 2, 2018, at Bluffton Hospital. Wayne was born April 21, 1925, in Bluffton to the late Richard and Josephine (Diemer) Matter. On May 7, 1947, he married Janet Young Matter who preceded him in death on March 18, 2012.

BHS performances Friday-Saturday-Sunday, April 13-14-15

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CAST LIST AT BOTTOM OF STORY

Tickets are now on sale for this spring's Bluffton High School musical "Emma! A Pop Musical."

Performances are:
• Friday, April 13,  7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 14,  7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m.

Reserve seating tickets are available in the Middle School office during achool hours at $8 each. General admission tickets are available at the door with Adults at $4 and students at $2.

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