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Trinity Lutheran bball team wins tourney

The 2010 basketball season ended for the Seventh and Eighth Grade students at Trinity Lutheran School, Jenera, with the area Lutheran Elementary School Tournament at Huron Valley Lutheran High School in Westland, Mich.

The girls' team finished in second place and closed the season with 7 wins and 2 losses.

Members of the team are: Courtney Rettig, Kelsey Rettig, Kenna Schmehl, Lana Schmitzer, Mary Spears, Kenzie Alge, Anna Curth, Megan Ritter, Emily Heldman and Justine Mitchell. They were coached by Kris Alge and Bruce Ritter.

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Ruth Oyer Schumacher 1919-2010

Ruth Oyer Schumacher

Ruth Oyer Schumacher, age 91, died on March 13, 2010, in Aurora, Colo.

Mrs. Oyer was born on Jan, 16, 1919, to Amos and Phoebe (Steiner) Oyer in Waldron, Michn She married C. Edward Schumacher in 1943, who preceded her in death.

She graduated from Bluffton High School and received nurse's training in Chicago. She worked as a registered nurse and volunteered at several hospitals throughout her life.

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School superintendent updates district on two major repair projects: air conditioning system at BHS and Harmon Field stadium

By Greg Denecker

Superintendent of Bluffton schools

There are two topics from the March 15 school board meeting on which I would like to provide updates.

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Averesch relocates office to 147 N. Main St.

Averesch relocates office to 147 N. Main St.

Greg Averesch, personal financial planner for Ameriprise Financial, has relocated his office to 147 N. Main St., Suite A. The firm offers a full array of financial planning and investing services. Prior to the opening of Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., Averesch's office was at 117 S. Main St. For the past seven months his office was located on East Elm. His telephone number continues as 419-358-9515.

And now a word from the Indians training camp

Tim Byers of Bluffton, is watching the Cleveland Indians in their spring training in Arizona. He provides Icon viewers a link to his blog. Click here for an update from Tim.

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Methel Benroth celebrates 90th March 26

Methel Benroth will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, March 26. A family celebration will be held in her honor. Cards may be sent to the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.

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