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Do you have a question about your vehicle, but are afraid to ask for an answer? If so, help is on the way

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2011 - 5:32am

Do you have a question about your vehicle, but are afraid to ask for an answer? Doty's Auto Repair, 180 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton, will answer all your questions during a free "quick car course," at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at the Doty's business.

The event is open to the public and will enable persons attending to ask all the questions they want. The event is open to persons of all ages.

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Early deadline registration for arts and crafts show is May 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 8:48pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce reminds area crafters that the early-bird deadline for registering for a booth in this year's Bluffton Arts and Crafts Show is May 1.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Bluffton arts and crafts show. Crafters who register for a booth by May 1 pay only $40. After that date, the registration fee is $50.

According to Jerry Burkholder, director of the show, over 40 crafters have already registered.

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Spring fire hydrant flushing begins Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 11:26am

Bluffton's spring fire hydrant flushing will begin Monday, April 25.

"This will take us approximately two weeks to complete, Jan Basinger of the village water department told The Icon.

Basinger warns that the hydrant flushing could cause discoloration of water and possible taste issues. The discoloration and tasts issues should not last long, however.

If the resident runs their garden hose for several minutes it could help their water conditions improve more quickly, he said. "Residents should avoid doing laundry if they see us flushing in the area."

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Jonathan Reuel and The Brilliant to play Tu Pueblo

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 11:03am

Indie rock trio Jonathan Reuel and the Brilliant will play the back room of Tu Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, 142 N Main St, Bluffton, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30. There is a $5 cover charge.

Their sound is inspired by the energy of garage rock and the imagery ofpoet-songwriters like Paul Simon and

Bob Reuel has toured widely in the U.S. and Canada, opening for acts like Over the Rhine, the Psalters and
Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels.

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Beavers win streak goes to five with sweep of Anderson (baseball)

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 10:54am

By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University baseball team ran its winning streak to five consecutive games with a pair of wins over HCAC-power Anderson University on Saturday, April 23, 2011.

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Bluffton University
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Beavers zero in on HCAC tourney berth with split at Anderson (softball)

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 10:52am

The Bluffton University softball team moved one step closer to its fifth-straight berth in the four-team Heartland Conference tournament with a split at Anderson University on Saturday, April 23, 2011. The Beavers took game one by a 5-2 count before Anderson recovered for a 7-2 victory in the nightcap. Bluffton moves to 17-14 overall and 9-5 in the HCAC, while AU stands 18-12 on the season and 8-4 in conference play.

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