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Friends of the Library will elect officers Nov. 3

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2010 - 1:04pm

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will meet Wednesday, Nov. 3. According to Friends president Jan Potter, the meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the library's Richland Room. Officers will be elected for 2011 and finances for 2010 will be reviewed.

The organization will also discuss accomplishments from the past year and begin to coordinate volunteer activities planned for the upcoming year.

Some examples include the annual membership drive, a formal tea with Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln, spring and fall book sales, the Community Garage Sale, and a golf scramble.

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OSU et al

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 13, 2010 - 4:28pm

This driver likes Ohio State, Defiance College (?), Bluffton University and the Shawnee Indians. The Icon saw it in the Citizens National Bank parking lot.

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Framing of hospital addition nears completion

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 13, 2010 - 5:32am

Several projects are on the construction schedule at Bluffton Hospital this week. Those projects follow:

  • Framing of the two-story addition is nearing completion.. Masonry work continues on the stairs and elevator near the new Emergency Department.
  • Masonry work has begun next to Harmon Road.. Air handlers have been set in place over the new Surgery area.
  • The new boilers have been installed and will be inspected by the state. Once they are certified by the state, they will be tested for two weeks and then the old boiler will be removed.
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Meet Pat and Deac'...finally

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2010 - 5:43pm

We know the meaning of this plate. And it's way past its due to be printed in The Icon. If you want to know who Pat and Deac' are, check out Common Grounds, generally in mid-morning. Of, you may ask Maranda Miller at BFR for a explanation (it's not her plate).

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BFR community Halloween party Oct. 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2010 - 9:42am

BFR will hold a community Halloween party from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, at BFR, Snider Road.

The event includes crafts and games for youth from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A costume contest will be at 3:35 p.m. Costume contest divisions are:

  • Family/team
  • Youth 0-3
  • 4-6 year olds
  • 7-10 year olds
  • 11 year olds and older

The event is open to the public with no admission charge.

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Bluffton trick-or-treat night Thursday, Oct. 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2010 - 9:35am

Village of Bluffton

trick-or-treat night

Thursday, Oct. 28

6 to 7:30 p.m.

HALLOWEENERS ARE INVITED TO:

o MAPLE CREST LOBBY FROM 6 TO 7:30 P.M.

o MENNONITE HOME LOBBY FROM 6 TO 7 P.M.

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