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No spine required if you are an invertebrate

Simply rsvp now for Wednesday's library program at the Buckeye park
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2019 - 1:38pm

Invertebrate [inˈvərdəbrət, inˈvərdəbrāt] - an animal lacking a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusk, annelid, coelenterate, etc. The invertebrates constitute an artificial division of the animal kingdom, comprising 95 percent of animal species and about 30 different phyla.

Now that you know something about the subject - register with the Bluffton Public Library for a program where you will learn much more about the subject.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Sans instruments

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2019 - 1:33pm

That's Dave Sycks on the second floor of this week's Bluffton HS band camp, as you will see in the accompanying photos. The Icon stopped by band camp on Tuesday during a session without instruments, as band members were learning their routine. Here are some views in process. The band will give a parents' show at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, in the practice field at Harmon stadium.

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Girls' tennis: Celina downs Bluffton netters

Erin Hotmire posted the lone Lady Pirate win at first singles
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2019 - 9:43am

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's Olivia Barnes suffered a tough 6-4, 6-4 defeat at second singles. Pirate Julia Smallcomb lost a close three-setter at third singles 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

Pearl Lewandowski and Ellison Pugsley lost in straight sets at number one doubles.

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Abbey Miles earns "Outstanding of the Day" at state fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2019 - 9:34am

Abbey Miles, daughter of James and Kathy Miles, earned Outstanding of the Day at the Ohio State Fair with her Purrfect Pets project.  She is a member of The Blue Ribbon Stock 4H Club.

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"God bless the wheels" Aug. 18 at Trinity UMC

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2019 - 9:30am

Trinity United Methodist Church, 2022 State Route 103, Bluffton, will hold a "God bless the wheels" event on Sunday, Aug. 18.

The outdoor blessing of the wheels begins at 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

The wheel blessing includes motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, antique cars and anything with wheels.

There will be a bouncy house train rides for the kids, a kids' pedal tractor pull and
 food and refreshments.
 

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Riley Creek UMC celebrates addition completion on Aug. 18

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2019 - 9:10am

The Riley Creek United Methodist Church, 7102 Road M, Ottawa, will celebrate a addition to its historic country church on Sunday, Aug. 18.

There will be a celebration and recognition service at 4 p.m. and a picnic potluck at 6 p.m.

This church has been one room, without plumbing or running water since1882. The congregation broke ground for the addition in October. 

The addition includes  restrooms, a kitchen, air conditioning, a utility room and a fellowship hall. 

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