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Back-to-school details for elementary parents, students

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 5:55am

Several events prior to school starting next week, and after school starts, are on the calendar. Tim Closson, elementary principal provided The Icon with the following information for parents:

MEET THE TEACHER: We will hold our "Meet the Teacher" on Friday, August 27th from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the elementary school. Bus lists will be posted in the elementary hallways.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The school supply list is posted on the school website. Kindergarten student supplies will be furnished in their classrooms.

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BVH offers test to determine genetic probability of breast cancer

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 5:45am

Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise mammography department has partnered with Myriad Genetics to offer a test to determine risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. This new test is called the BRACAnalysis(R).

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BCE art auction set for Oct. 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 4:58am

Mark your calendar now and save Saturday, Oct. 23, for the second annual art auction and dinner to benefit the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE).

The evening will begin with an hour to preview the auction and enjoy drinks from a cash bar, include an elegant dinner, and culminate with the auction featuring work from local artists.

This year, BCE organizers are hosting a juried show of some 30 pieces of art. They are also seeking donors to match the gavel price of one or more items, as an added incentive to bidders.

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3 more concerts planned for Town Hall Series

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 22, 2010 - 5:30pm

The Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series will continue through the fall with the following concerts:

Sept. 7 - Garden Sharste Monks

Oct. 23 - The Hepcats Costume Party (Jazz band from Toledo)

Nov. 14 - Music under the Town Hall Rafters (local Bluegrass jam)

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Here are the rules for The Icon Dash for Cashe!

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 22, 2010 - 5:26pm

Okay, Icon viewers we told you the Bluffton Icon Dash for Cashe! was coming. Here it is, almost. Joel Groman provides us with how to play, some rule and hints.

Check the You Tube video on the top right corner of the home page for more information.

Keep checking The Icon for the first coordinates coming later this week.

How To Play:

What is this all about?

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The Great Bluffton Icon Cache Contest!

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 21, 2010 - 9:34am

Icon viewers may learn about about The Great Bluffton Icon Cache Contest (not to be confused with "cash") soon to be revealed. For a sneak preview we suggest you play the current YouTube video found on the upper right side of the home page.

Fred Steiner talks with David Yoder, BHS senior, and Joel Groman, BHS '10 grad, you explain preliminary details. Continue to watch The Icon this week for complete details.

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