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BHS band prepares for contest

Trumpet section

The Bluffton High School concert band had a tune-up concert on March 9 for Bluffton senior citizens. The band prepares for its annual winter contest at Shawnee High School. To view a video of the performance click here.

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Bluffton Lions honor Jerry and Lori Lewis as citizens of the year at March 29 banquet

Lori and Jerry Lewis

Jerry and Lori Lewis join a long list of Bluffton residents recognized over the years by the Bluffton Lions Club. This week the couple received the title of Citizens of the Year by the Lions Club. The annual award dates back to the early 1980s.

A banquet honoring the couple is planned for 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, in the Patio Room of Maple Crest. The event is open to the public. Persons interested in attending need to make reservations by Friday, March 18, to either Vanessa Greer, Lions president (419-369-4721) or Daryl Shields, Lions program chair (419-358-0810).

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Duplex tours held at Mennonite Home Communities in March

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host several open houses of it Maple Crest and Mennonite Home duplexes in March.

"If this winter has been taxing on your health, well-being, or ability to maintain your home or property, come and learn about how the benefits of living within the MHCO community can enhance your life," said Julie Stratton, marketing director of MHCO.

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March Maple Crest calendar released

The March Maple Crest calendar is available to Icon viewers. To see it, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Soup is king at the library's chili cook-off

Samples of the seven chili soups

Karl Best was Saturday's winner in the Bluffton Public Library's chili cookoff. The event featured seven different chili soups and the judges picked Best's as the grand prize winner.

To view a video of the soups click here. To view a video of Jim Bodecker and Ed Zickafoose performing during the event click here.

He wona $50 Walmart gift certificate, a $25 gift card to Jeanne's Kitchen and a t-shirt.

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Zimbabwe student becoming accustomed to Bluffton

Sandra Vimbiso

Story and photo by Kirstie Runion, Bluffton University Icon Intern

"What if Bluffton doesn't exist? What if it's some person that kidnaps people?"

These thoughts, among other fears, went through Sandra Vimbiso's head while coming to Bluffton University from Zimbabwe two years ago. Vimbiso is a sophomore at the university and majors in pre-med and biology.

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