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Jason Stechschulte wins BFR 5K; Jaime Combs first woman finisher

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2013 - 8:37am

Jason Stechschulte, Findlay, was the fastest of 75 runners in Saturday's BFR Sports and Fitness 5-K. He ran the course in 18:46.

The first woman to finish was Jaime Combs in 22:47.

For a complete listing of 5-K finishers, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Chamber newsletter now available to Icon viewers

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2013 - 8:02am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter is now available for Icon viewers. It is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Bird's eye view

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2013 - 8:30pm

The Bluffton town hall clock tower is getting a new roof this week. Frost Construction is handling the job.

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Bluffton chamber's business showcase allows businesses to introduce themselves to university students

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2013 - 8:20pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual business showcase at Bluffton University is Thursday, Sept. 19. The deadline for sign up is Monday, Sept. 16.

The showcase is an excellent opportunity for chamber member businesses to display their products and services to Bluffton University students. Over 500 students will be in the Marbeck dining hall during the showcase.

Last year 25 businesses participated. For a registration form click here.

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100-word essay leads to an unusual journey to Peru for university alumna

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2013 - 8:02pm

When TOMS Shoes emailed her about a contest last winter, Stephanie Jankov didn’t know if she should enter.

She had been introduced to the company by Jill Schlabach, her former Bluffton University roommate, and liked its practice of providing one free pair of shoes to a needy child for every pair purchased. She later incorporated that commitment to making a difference into her teaching of freshman English students at Shelby (Ohio) High School, even offering—and buying—TOMS shoes as an incentive for class projects.

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Bluffton University
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Soccer: BHS girls win third game

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2013 - 7:54pm

Bluffton High School girls' soccer team won their third game of the season, blasting Mohawk 8-0 at Bluffton on Aug. 30.

Halftime: B, 2-0 Goals: (B) Steinmetz, (B) Steinmetz, (B) Theisen, (B) Burkholder, (B) Koontz, (B) Koontz, (B) Spiridigliozzi, (B) Steinmetz. Assists: (B) Steinmetz (2), (B) Fredritz (2), (B) Theisen, (B) Koontz.

Shots on Goal: B, 29-8. Corner Kicks: B, 5-1,Saves: M,None; B,Barhorst (6)

Home:  Bluffton 3-2-0, 2-1-0

 

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