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Hospital offering community da Vinci surgical robot demonstration at middle school Nov. 3

Open to the public
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 1:58pm

Bluffton Hospital invites community members to experience a demonstration of the da Vinci Surgical Robot and learn about the new Women’s Center of Bluffton Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium.
 
The event will begin with an introduction and overview of the Women’s Center of Bluffton Hospital presented by Chief Administrative Officer Chris Keller.

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Boys' soccer: Pirate season ends in a close one

Mansfield team spots BHS 2-0 in regional sem-final
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 9:25am

Bluffton High School boys' soccer tournament ride ended Wednesday night in Tiffin.

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Kaylee Barfell participates in Ada fundraiser

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 6:58am

FROM ADA ICON - Kaylee Barfell, who grew up in Bluffton, displays LuLaRoe clothing she had for sale Saturday in Ada.

Some of the profits from the sale went to Ohio Northern's Polar Paws organization.

Nine ONU students are training service dogs on campus this semester. Kaylee, who now lives in Findlay, is an independent fashion consultant for LuLaRoe, which offers adult and children clothing. Their leggings are especially popular.

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You bet, it was warmer in October 2016 than the average October

Would you believe 6.1 degrees warmer?
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 6:56am

Yes, October 2016 was warmer than expected.

According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, reports that the October average daily temperature was 58.5 degrees.

Compare that to 52.5 degrees as the normal average October daily temperature.

October’s precipitation at 2.23 inches was very close to October’s normal average precipitation of 2.68 inches.

October’s high temperature was 84 degrees on Oct. 6. The low was 33 degrees on Oct. 25.

The attachment at the bottom shows October’s entire weather report.

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Regional news
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Sour Cherry Pie band performs Nov. 10

Town Hall Concert Series event
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 6:32am

The band Sour Cherry Pie performs at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, on the next Town Hall Concert Series, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

The concert is in the third floor of the town hall.

“They sing songs of justice with a religious base and a dose of humor that can help others see the world with a slightly different tone,” said Chappell-Dick about the band.

Phil Hart of the band, started writing folk songs in the early ‘70s, influenced by Dylan, Ochs, Paxton, Prine, and many others. He continues to create tunes that carry thoughtful stories about “real stuff.”

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Events
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Isaac Andreas, Icon's student artist of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 6:14am

Isaac Andreas, Bluffton High School senior, is the Icon's student artist of the month. Isaac's art classes taken include Art I, Design I and Ceramics II.

He says that his plans after high school include a gap year with travel and language study, then college.

What you do like abouty art? Isaac's answer: "Art is a fun way to relax and be creative."

Vickie Garmon is the BHS art teacher.

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