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Some fishing stories from Maple Crest - and some excellent tractor drivers

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2012 - 2:51pm

Fall Festival day at Maple Crest (Sept. 29,) was full of several events.

By 10 a.m. a colorful array of 31 tractors, 8 engines and one corn shredding machine was lined up ready to be examined.

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Maple Crest residents got a big kick out of riding up and down the rows of machines in a sulky pulled by TR Steiner’s tractor. For all who participated, the experience was a reminder of our agricultural heritage, and for many, it was an opportunity to relive farming moments in their personal histories.

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Bluffton musician makes guest appearance with Mexico symphony

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 6, 2012 - 10:14am

Jason Yost, a worship leader and free-lance musician residing in Bluffton, will be traveling to San Luis Potosi, Mexico to perform with the San Luis Potosi Symphony Orchestra with his saxophone quartet, Sax 4th Avenue.

The Toledo-based group leaves Tuesday, Oct. 23, to begin rehearsals with the symphony in preparation for a Friday evening performance, Oct. 26.

Yost (baritone saxophone) earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in music education from BGSU and is pursuing a master’s degree in theological studies from Winebrenner Seminary.

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"The Visioneer" for October now on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 5, 2012 - 3:57pm

The October issue of "The Visioneer" from Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is now posted on The Icon. It is an attachement at the bottom of this story.

The issue focuses on the Sunday, Oct. 14, open house and dedication of the Willow Ridge Green House Project campus.

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15 minutes with Seth Pannabecker

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on October 4, 2012 - 8:49pm

Editor’s note: Seth Pannabecker is the son of Jo and Tim Pannabecker.

How old are you and what grade are you in?

I’m 8 and in third grade.

Where were you born?

I was born in Pennsylvania. My mom was born in Africa, but grew up in New Zealand. Dad, he’s
just been living in Bluffton all the time. I was about two years old when we moved to Bluffton. Kate was born nine months later and Mia about one year after Kate.

Do you remember much about Pennsylvania?

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We're crossing school lines, but there's a good reason why

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 4, 2012 - 4:56pm

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We realize we've crossed school lines in this story, but there's a good reason why. Bluffton Icon's sister publication, The Ada Icon, caught up with several Ada High School students on Oct. 4. It's Ada's homecoming "spirit week."

Each day of the week has a different dress theme. Turns out on Oct. 4 the theme was dress like a Northwest Conference mascot. 

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Mary Em Triplett, Mary Koontz receive life time Senior Citizens Assn. memberships Oct. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 4, 2012 - 4:20pm

Two Bluffton residents, Mary Em Triplett and Mary Koontz, will receive life time memberships this month from the Bluffton Senior Citizens Assocation, upon reaching their 90th birthdays.

They will be recognized at the 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 8, monthly dinner meeting at the Center. The meal is catered by the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church. Serving will be orange pork chop loins, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, buttered rolls and homemade pie. 

Bob Painter is the program's master of ceremonies. Richard Bucher will provide music as the program.

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