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Meet the BHS November student of the month

Baylor Garmatter plans to major in engineering after high school
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 1:54pm

Baylor Garmatter, a Bluffton High School senior, is the BHS November student of the month.

He is a three-time Gold Medal winner on the National Latin Exam. In addition, Baylor is a student athlete in football, basketball and track. In football he was named All-Northwest Conference defensive back, NWC scholar athlete and has qualified for the state track meet in the past three seasons.

For post-secondary classes he takes Calculus through Rhodes State College/Mrs. Riffle. 

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Santa Day, free community meal Dec. 11 in Pandora

Riley Creek Pharmacy sponsors event at Pandora United Methodist Church
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 12:28pm

Riley Creek Pharmacy, Pandora, invites Icon viewers to Santa Day and a free community meal from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E. Washington St., (State Route 12).

Santa arrives at 6 p.m., Bring the entire family for dinner, Santa pictures and gifts. First National Bank will have crafts for children.

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Bluffton men and women defeat Mt. St. Joseph

Women now 5-0; men 4-2
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 5, 2019 - 9:25am

The women's game report is below the men's report.

Bluffton University women's and men's basketball teams both won in Dec. 4 contests. The men's game follows.

Men's game
The Bluffton University men's basketball team played host to league foe Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in what was the first conference matchup of the season.

The Beavers controlled the game from the tip, never allowing the Lions to take a lead despite a late comeback try that fell just short for MSJ in Bluffton's 64-61 victory.

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Bluffton University
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Pandora UMC presents Christmas cantata Sunday

Posted by LizGH on December 5, 2019 - 6:00am

The Pandora United Methodist Church choir will be presenting their Christmas cantata, “Shout the Good News!” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service, at 108 E. Washington St. (St. Rt. 12), Pandora. 

Refreshments will be available in the fellowship hall afterward the service. 

The cantata was written by written by Lloyd Larson. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Pat Michel. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.

All are welcome to attend.

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Worship
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Grandey selected to inaugural class

He's now a Baseball Vs. Cancer Ambassador; university baseball team has raised over $50,000 to the organization
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2019 - 2:36pm

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Vs. Cancer program welcomes its inaugural class of Vs. Cancer Ambassadors, including James Grandey, head baseball coach at Bluffton University.

Comprised of current and former coaches, players and members of the press, Baseball Vs. Cancer Ambassadors represent the athletic community’s shared resolve to raise awareness and funds for a world without childhood brain tumors.

“I am honored to have been selected as one of the first Vs. Cancer Ambassadors,” said Grandey.

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Bluffton University
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While the music lasts

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 4, 2019 - 2:22pm

Bluffton Junior High strings entertained residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home with holiday music on Wednesday. Directed by Rachael Lewis, this was their third performance of the day. They first performed for Head Start youth, then at the Allen County Museum, and finally at MMH.

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