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3.1 inches of snow yesterday; 59 degrees on 17th was all-time high

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2011 - 5:25am

Add 3.1 inches of snowfall to the 2011snowfall count. That makes a total of 28.2 inches of snowfall for the year. The past seven days provided an unusual mix of weather, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

In addition to the snow, the 59 degree temperature on Feb. 17 set a high record. The previous high for the 17th was 55 set in 2008. Here's the past seven day highs and lows.

Date High temp Low temp Rain Snow

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BVHS offers scholarships to area students, BVHS associates

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2011 - 5:01am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), Findlay, is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. High school seniors entering college, current college students and BVHS associates are eligible to apply.

A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications, and contact information can be viewed at www.bvhealthsystem.org by clicking on the Scholarship link under the Health Education menu.

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Bluffton Diamond Sports sign-ups underway; form available on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 10:45pm

Bluffton Diamond Sports is now holding sign-ups for spring/summer baseball and softball.

A sign-up form is available to download at the bottom of this story.

Registration forms may be picked up at the elementary school or middle school offices. The forms will also be available to pick up and fill out at sign-ups.

Bluffton Diamond Sports is open to boys ages 7 to 14 and girls ages 8 to 14. Forms may be picked up and turned in on the following dates/times and locations:

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Oh, no, not again!

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 9:18pm
Oh, no, not again!

Randy Richards cleans off the entrance Mennonite Memorial Home on Monday as several inches of blowing snow fell in Bluffton.

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Tuesday's poet reading postponed

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 5:58pm

A reading by poet and author Robert Rhodes, scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday at Bluffton University, has been postponed due to weather forcing cancellation of his travel plans.

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Check out the list of vendors at this weekend's community garage sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 21, 2011 - 5:54pm

The community garage sale Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26, offers something for everyone, according to members of the SHANNON Service Club, sponsoring the event.

"Of special interest to many is coin dealer Leonard Wilson, who will appraise your coins and buy them on the spot, so bring your old and unusual coins, gold, and silver," said Duane Bollenbacher.

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