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Quiz bowl champions

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2011 - 5:56pm

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The Bluffton Middle School sixth grade quiz bowl team won the Allen County tournament earlier this month.

Front row from left, Alex Roob, Brice Metzger, Trevor Bunch, Barb Maag, (coach), Douglas Nester and Katie Burkholder

Back row from left, Tyler McLaughlin, Sarah Theisen, Megan Sycks, Emily Metzger, Connor Dawson, Jason Bracy, Zane Myers and Noah Woodruff.

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St. Mary's Catholic Church holds children's clothing swap Friday and Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2011 - 5:27pm

A children's clothing swap will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 25, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 26.

All clothes will be $5 for a bag during the sale.

Where do the clothes go that are left?
All clothing that is left will be donated.

Where does the money go?
All money will go to the Iraqi Student Project.

Promoters of the event ask that persons only donate clothing that is in good or excellent condition.

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Help wanted: for a once-a-year writing project

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2011 - 7:40am

HELP WANTED: Viewer participants requested. No experience required.

The first day of April beckons. Wisely, or otherwisely, The Icon invites viewers to offer April Fool's stories for this online news source.

Quite honestly, my April Fool's well is as dry as Bluffton during Prohibition. Can't think of anything worthy of print. Oh, there's the usuals...

A flock of 1,000 or more turkey vultures are headed to Bluffton. Last seen in Gomer flying this direction.

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Tickets on sale for Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary colorama bowl fun nights

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2011 - 6:01am

The Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary's Colorama bowling fun night fundraiser is Friday and Saturday, April 8-9 at Southgate Lanes, Bluffton. Bowling starts at 6:30 p.m. both evening.

Bowling tickets must be purchased in advance at Bluffton Hospital or Southgate Lanes. No reservations are accepted. Persons do not need to be present to win.

Over 30 prizes are part of this year's event. No prize has a value of less than $20. Many prizes are valued at over $100.

Door prize tickets may be purchased in advance. Bowling donation tickets are $15 (ages 18 and older only).

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Making music

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 23, 2011 - 7:45pm
Making music

Helping a Riverdale student with a trombone is Justin McCall, Bluffton University junior music education major from Forest. The university held a musical petting zoo recently.

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MHCO duplex tours planned March 26 and March 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 23, 2011 - 7:14pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio open houses of it Maple Crest and Mennonite Home duplexes are planned March 26 and 29.

"If this winter has been taxing on your health, well-being, or ability to maintain your home or property, come and learn about how the benefits of living within the MHCO community can enhance your life," said Julie Stratton, marketing director of MHCO.

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