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Jitterbug Juliet coming to middle school stage

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2010 - 8:14pm
Jitterbug Juliet coming to middle school stage

Several members of the cast of the Bluffton High School Drama Club presentation of "Jitterbug Juliet" pose for a photo. From left are Alex Anderson, Katie Herr, Sam Neff, Justin Neufeld-Weaver, McKenna Renecker and Wynter Wise. Seated is Jene Sommers. The performances are at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, and 2 p.m., Sunday, April 18. All performances are in the middle school cafetorium. Tickets are on sale in the high school. Watch The Icon for additional photos and a cast list.

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A hybrid Virginia-Ohio plate

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2010 - 5:01pm

This is one of the most unusual plates we've ever spotted. It is a State of Virginia plate with a strong Ohio flavor. Study it a moment; you'll see what we mean. And, in a stretch, it almost spells "Ohio."

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A hybrid Virginia-Ohio plate?

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2010 - 4:56pm

This one is pretty unusual. It's a State of Virginia license plate, but look at all the Ohio references. "Ohio State" on the bottom; the OSU logo on the left; and in a stretch, the plate almost spells "Ohio." Study it a little and it will jump out at you.

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Relay for Life kick off dinner tickets now on sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2010 - 4:33pm

This year's Bluffton Relay for Life kickoff dinner is Tuesday, April 20, according to Relay planners. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.

The dinner - eat in or carry out - is a 4-ounce chicken breast, barbecue pork and sides. Local groups will provide entertainment during the event. Tickets for the dinner are on sale at Greg's Pharmacy, or from Sharon Garmatter or Tracy Steele. Tickets are $5.50 each.

Other significant Relay information for this year follows:

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High temps stay in the 70s and 80s

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2010 - 12:58pm

Suddenly it's spring. Temperatures in the past five days proved that March went out like a lamb. Here are the high and low temperatures readings recorded by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer for the first days of April.

Date High Low Precipitation

April 1 79 56

April 2 82 58

April 3 74 45 trace

April 4 73 38

April 5 76 59 0.01

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Reservations taken for May Day tea at Senior Center

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2010 - 12:46pm

The Bluffton Senior Citizens' Center is hosting an American Girl "May Day Tea" on Saturday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St.

Anyone interested, young and old alike, are invited to bring a doll and participate in an afternoon of crafts, games and tea. Every participant is guaranteed a prize from the many drawings.

The grand prize is outfits for your doll made by Mary Ann Jordan. Plan to attend with your mom, grandma, aunts or friends. Bring your doll and your favorite teacup.

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