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15 minutes with Robin Bowlus

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 11, 2010 - 9:04am
Robin Bowlus

I think you're from somewhere south of Bluffton, but I'm not sure where...could you fill us in on that?

I was born and raised in Gahanna, Ohio (think Easton area in Columbus) but my parents are from Southern, Ohio - Gallia County and Lawrence County, so I spent lots of summers at my grandparents farm.

You were a dancer for most of your childhood, correct? What type of dance?

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Sam Diller's chamber talk on Icon video

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 10, 2010 - 5:22pm

The Bluffton Icon is happy to introduce to viewers the wit and wisdom of Bluffton's own Sam Diller, addressed the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce during its Dec. 10 breakfast meeting.

The Icon videotaped his talk and Diller gave his permission to show it. This is the first-ever complete program offered by The Icon. We believe is "vintage Sam Diller," as good as any small town gets.

The talk is in two parts, both 10 minutes in length. Stay tuned. We will offer viewers more of videos like this one throughout 2011.

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Residential lighting winners announced

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 10, 2010 - 6:31am

Bluffton residential holiday light winners were announced on Dec. 10 by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The following residential display were selected winners. Each has a sign in their lawn stating their winning entry. In addition, each receives a $50 chamber gift certificate.

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BHS student of the month selected

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 9, 2010 - 10:39am

Samantha Harrod, senior, is the Bluffton High School student of the month for December.

She participates in BHS girls' basketball and was named honorable mention on last season's NWC team. She plans on attending Rhodes State College, Lima, where she will pursue a degree in nursing.

She is a BHS office club worker, was a stats keeper for football and works part-time at the Shawnee Country Club.

Her parents are Jim and Lisa Harrod, 7210 Mayberry Road, Elida.

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Andrea Geesman MMH employee of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 9, 2010 - 4:44am

Andrea Geesman is the Mennonite Memorial Home employee of the month. She has worked as on STNA at the Mennonite Memorial Home for over one year.

Andrea is an excellent co-worker who is courteous and never hesitate to help others when she can. She arrives ready to work, enjoys visiting with residents, and always has a positive attitude.

She has been praised for her clear thinking and actions during stressful situations as well as her encouraging personality. Congratulations Andrea.

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Spelling bee winner Elizabeth Nisly; runner-up Jason Bracy

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 8, 2010 - 7:25am
Josh Bracy and Elizabeth Nisly - click on image to enlarge

Seventh grade Elizabeth Nisly correctly spelled "incendiary" and "malleable" after sixth grade Jason Bracy incorrectly switched the "e" and "I" on "variegated." Elizabeth's correct spellings earned her the Bluffton Middle School spelling bee crown of 2010.

She will represent Bluffton in the county spelling bee in February. Jason will be her alternate. Katie Scott, seventh grader, was third.

The bee, held Dec. 8, went 10 rounds before the final two competitors each spelled seven words correctly; then came "variegated."

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