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$6,000 in prize money awaits area entrepreneurs; and there's still time to participate

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2012 - 12:44pm

Have an idea for a new business? There's no better time than the present to pursuit it.

A business plan competition awarding $6,000 in cash prizes will be
conducted by the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs, according to
Denise Durenberger, executive director of the business incubator.

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Hre are Bluffton church Easter schedules

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2012 - 12:40pm
Scene from last year's procession of the cross

The following congregations have provided Holy Week service information for The Icon. Churches not listed may send their workshop schedule to [email protected].

Bluffton Presbyterian
Friday will include a 7 p.m. service lead by youth of the congregation and Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke, pastor.

Sunday is an Easter breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. An Easter egg hunt is at 9:30 a.m. for children. The Easter worship service is at 10:15 a.m.

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Still time to register for craft booth at May 12 arts and crafts show

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2012 - 5:39pm

Bluffton's arts and crafts show is only a few weeks away, but there is still time to register for a craft booth.

This year's show, the 41st annual event, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, May 12, in downtown Bluffton. The show opens at 9 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m.

Last year's show had 60 booths and this year should have that many or more. The show, which is a chamber fundraiser, is held on Main Street from the town hall to the farmers market (Citizens National Bank parking lot).

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Several outstanding prizes offered in Relay raffle

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2012 - 6:28pm

Tickets are available from several Bluffton businesses and members of a Bluffton Relay for Life team for a Bluffton's Relay for Life raffle.

Prizes include:
o Create your own weekend getaway, a $500 value, provided by Bluffton Travel Agency and Great Connections Logistics, Inc.
o Six months of tanning or skin rejuvenation, a $350 value, provided by Polished Nail and Body Salon.
oFlower arrangement of the month club, a $420 value, provided by Panache Floral and Interiors.

Tickets are $5 each or three for $10.

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Pandora's Hilty Home dedicates "Transition To Home" Wing to Marvin and Lucy Diller

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2012 - 6:17pm
Bob Wood, Lucy Diller, Marvin Diller, Joy Reichenbach

Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora, recognized two of its long-time supporters, Marvin and Lucy Diller, by dedicating a wing of the retirement center in their honor.

On March 31 the "Transition To Home" Wing was dedicated in honor of Marvin and Lucy Diller, according to Joy Reichenbach, administrator.

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Silent bids accepted on doll house

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2012 - 3:09pm

Bluffton Presbyterian Church is taking silent bids on this three-story doll house made by Min Lindsey.

Bids are accepted until Good Friday. Starting bid must be $25 or above. Icon viewers may call 419-358-5806 and leave your bid and a message or e-mail the Bluffton Presbyterian church at: [email protected]

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