The subject is roses
The Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora area will hold its February meeting on the topic of roses. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the lower level of the Bluffton Public Library. Click for details.
Granger and Steiner: Keeping market volatility in perspective
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012
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Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective
When markets are volatile, sticking to a long-term investing strategy can be a challenge. Though past performance is no guarantee of future results, it might help you keep the ups and downs in perspective to see how recent market action compares to previous market cycles.
Ticket reservation deadline Feb. 27 for Transport for Christ annual banquet
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012Transport for Christ (TFC) will host its annual banquet at 6 p.m., Friday, March 2, at Marbeck Center, Bluffton University. The meal is paid, but reservations are necessary by Feb. 27. Contact David Lugibihl, 419-230-3294 or Nancy Spallinger, 419-296-0360 to make reservations, or to make a donation.
J. Denny Beaver "beheading" in Founders Wednesday night
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012
Spending dozens of hours spreading Bluffton University spirit at athletic and other events is enough to make J. Denny Beaver lose his head.
The Bluffton mascot will do just that on Wednesday, Feb. 8, when he is “beheaded” at halftime of Bluffton’s men’s basketball game against Manchester College. Tipoff will be at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall.
ONU's Gospel Ensemble presents Feb. 12 morning worship at St. John's UCC
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012
The Ohio Northern University Gospel Ensemble will perform during the 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, worship service at St. John’s United Church of Christ, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.
The Ensemble was formed in 1987. Since that time it has traveled to many area churches each year on weekend trips and visited some of the member’s home churches in Ohio and Michigan on spring break tours.
Tabitha Geiger, Kaden Reneker, Jadyn Barhorst, Noah Woodruff, Kayla Brooks, Josh Cozadd MS students of the month
By Gayle Zimmerman | Tue, Feb 7, 2012January students of the month were recently announced at the Bluffton Middle School. Their information follows:
6th Graders
Tabitha Geiger is the daughter of Bryan and Jodi Klaus of Bluffton and Troy and Janice Geiger of Houston, Texas. She is a member of the BMS choir and was a Bucs cheerleader.
Kaden Reneker, son of Eric and Angela Reneker of Bluffton, is a member of the BMS choir and Student Senate. He plays basketball, baseball and football. Kaden attends St. Mary's Catholic Church and is a Boy Scout.
Bluffton congregations observe Ash Wednesday Feb. 22
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012Several Bluffton congregations will hold special Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 22. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent.
St. John's United Church of Christ will hold at service at 7 p.m. according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor. The service will include communion and the imposition of ashes.
Bluffton Presbyterian Church will hold a 7 p.m. worship service, according to Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke, pastor.
Bluffton Lions Club newsletter available to Icon viewers
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012The Bluffton Lions Club February newsletter is now available for Icon viewers. It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.
The club will meet on Feb. 7 and Feb. 21. On the 7th Elizabeth Kelly, Blanchard Valley Hospital chaplain is the speaker. The Feb. 21 meeting is charter day for the club.
Details on these meetings is in the newsletter.
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Bluffton Community Preschool accepting applications for 2012-13
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012
Bluffton Community Preschool is currently accepting registration applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Please call 419-358-0268 or email us at blufftoncommunitypreschool@gmail.com. Spaces are limited.
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The subject is roses - Feb. 14 at the library
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Feb 7, 2012
The Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora area will hold its February meeting on the topic of roses. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the lower level of the Bluffton Public Library.
The guest speaker has been a rosarian since 1952, and has over 300 rose bushes all started from cuttings. The lecture will cover rose propagation from cuttings, planting instructions and care of roses.
The program is open to the public.
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50 in early February!
By Gayle Zimmerman | Tue, Feb 7, 2012Here's the seven-day report for February from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
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