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The cat not in the hat...it made the children laugh and play to see a "cat" in school

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 27, 2014 - 9:45pm

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Here's an unusual and final look at the Icon's photos taken on the first day of school.

A small cat appeared at the elementary school front doors just as students entered prior to 8 a.m. It was noticed by several students, including the young boy in the doorway.

We're not certain, but we have a feeling that sooner or later during the day, the cat somehow achieved its goal of entering the building.

But, that's simply a guess.

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Iconoclast View
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It's Saturday downtown

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2014 - 5:35pm

It must be 10 a.m. on Saturday morning in downtown Bluffton. Here are four familiar Common Grounds coffee drinkers in their sidewalk seats, Lisa Robeson, Tobias Buckell, Ray Person and John Estell.

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Greg's Pharmacy host to Wednesday afternoon cash mob

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2014 - 5:33pm

Bluffton’s next cash mob is from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, hosted by Greg’s Pharmacy, 126 N. Main St., Bluffton. The cash mob is sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce to encourage buying local.

Here are the Greg’s cash mob specials:
• Jumbo stretchable book covers -
    Buy one, get one free of equal value or less- (Limit 3)
• Bronze Bangle Bracelets -
   25% off regular price of $8.99
• Aloe-Infused Socks -
   $1 off regular price of $4.99

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Regional news
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McDonald’s invites community to participate in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2014 - 4:21pm

Social media’s latest social and philanthropic phenomenon has made its way to Bluffton, right into the doors of the Bluffton McDonald’s.

What has started as a simple challenge to the Lewis family has turned into a company- and community-wide event. Participants of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge include McDonald’s owner/operator, Jerry Lewis, director of operations, Scott Shaw, general manager, Luke Franz, company supervisors, managers, and crew, and members of the Bluffton community.

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Business
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Sept. 2 tree walk allows you to learn about campus trees

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2014 - 12:02pm

On Tuesday, September 2, gardeners of the Bluffton-Pandora area will meet for a tree walk presented by Joanne Antibus. Join the Club at 6:30 p.m. in front of Bluffton University's Marbeck Center to discover the campus's variety of trees and learn of their attributes and benefits.

The public is invited to attend: parking is available off Elm Street at the university gymnasium.

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Events
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Naked Truth Event, women's conference, early bird tickets on sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 25, 2014 - 5:34pm

Naked Truth Event, women's conference, is scheduled Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4, at Shawnee Alliance Church, Lima, according to Kathy Burrus, chair of the event.  

Burrus said, "Ever wonder what God’s opinion is about passion and intimacy in marriage? How does your spiritual health influence your sexual health?"

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Worship
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