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August 18, 2019

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The Icon stopped into the Bluffton Child Development Center last week and discovered snow had fallen inside the building. Actually, it's fake snow, but in August, it's fun to think that it's real. Here's a view of the snow activity in the 4-year-old class from above the action.

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University opening convocation Aug. 27

Dr. Beth Taylor Mack, director for health behavior and wellness for YMCA of the USA, featured speaker

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2019 - 1:42pm

Convocation to welcome new students into the academic community at Bluffton University

Dr. Beth Taylor Mack, director for health behavior and wellness for YMCA of the USA, will be the featured speaker at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Sommer Center for Health and Fitness Education as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2023 during its Opening Convocation.

Taylor Mack will share “The Power of Relationships: How Connectivity Impacts Well-Being,” which directly ties into this year’s summer reading for first-year students, “The Geography of Bliss.”

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New features added to Made in Ada Football Festival on Aug. 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2019 - 1:39pm

A demonstration of how NFL footballs are produced and an exhibit from the home of professional football are among new features that have been added to the Made in Ada Football Festival, which will be held Aug. 24.

Among new highlights that promise to be fan favorites are the “Wilson Experience,” which demonstrates the process of how footballs are made and an exhibit by the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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State basketball tournaments return to St. John Arena

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced that two upcoming basketball state tournaments will return to St. John Arena at The Ohio State University, including the 2020 girls basketball state tournament and the 2021 boys basketball state tournament.

Drew Wilson fires 43, Kenny Lovett, Jared Piercefield 45s

By Cort Reynolds
The Bluffton golf team won a rugged four-team Northwest Conference meet Tuesday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Erin Hotmire loses close on vs. Shawnee

By Cort Reynolds
Visiting Shawnee spoiled the Bluffton girls tennis home opener Tuesday by shutting out the Lady Pirates 5-0 Tuesday.

Erin Hotmire was the only Pirate to come close to winning as she lost 6-4, 6-3 at first singles to Aria Patel.

Girls' tennis: Celina downs Bluffton netters

By Cort Reynolds
CELINA - The Bluffton girls tennis team lost its season-opening match at Celina Monday by a 4-1 count.

Erin Hotmire posted the lone Lady Pirate win at first singles with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over Gracie Gabes.

Bluffton linksters sweep NWC quad

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference match at the Bluffton Golf Course Thursday to tee off its season in style.

History lesson

Here is the 1927 St. John's E &R Church (UCC) confirmation class.

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MMH concert on the lawn is cancelled

A heavy late afternoon thunderstorm has cancelled the Mennonite Memorial Home's concert on the lawn, planned for this evening, Sunday, Aug. 18. There is no reschedule date.

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It's big band, polka and ice cream

Sunday evening MMH concert on the lawn

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 16, 2019 - 9:36pm

The Al Best Band will play at a free public concert on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.

MMH has hosted the annual “Concert on the Lawn” since 2005. The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will serve ice cream, and popcorn and ice water will also be available.

Special thanks is given to Don Snyder Excavating, who is the main sponsor of this year’s concert. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather.

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