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The science of hot chocolate and lots of other fun activities

At BFR's Dec. 23 winter STEM camp • Registration underway now
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 18, 2020 - 12:59pm

Bluffton Family Recreation is taking registration for a one-day Winter STEM Camp, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

The camp takes place Wednesday, Dec. 23, with early drop-off beginning at 7:30 a.m. at BFR.

Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Late pick-up continues until 5:30 p.m.

“The camp will explore the science of hot chocolate and – fingers crossed – snowballs,” said Tinch. And, there’s lots more winter STEM fun planned, he added.

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Longest night worship service Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 18, 2020 - 9:48am

Bluffton Presbyterian Church will provide an online "longest night worship service" on Monday, according to Karol Farris Schilling, pastor.

The service is at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21. It is online only at: facebook.com.blufftonpc/videos. A Facebook login is not required to watch.

"This service provides a time of contemplation for persons struggling this holiday season," she said. 

 

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Worship
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Wow! What a finish!

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 18, 2020 - 9:36am

Pirate fans will love this 25 second video Tweet. It shows the game winning basket by Bluffton eighth grader Marek Donalson in a game last night at Liberty Benton.

What a shot!

Click the link below and sit back and enjoy:

https://twitter.com/blufftonpirates/status/1339583605119455241?s=20

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Sports
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You can listen to Bluffton University's "Messiah" on Sunday via livestream

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 18, 2020 - 6:06am

Bluffton University’s music department will give the 125th performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, via livestream at www.bluffton.edu/mus.

Soloists are Erin Keesy, soprano; Lauren McAllister, mezzo-soprano; Jason Vest, tenor; and Robert Kerr, baritone. 

Erin Keesy, soprano
Keesy has made solo appearances with the Cincinnati POPS orchestra, the Louisville Orchestra, Butler Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra.

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Bluffton University
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Seven songs for your pandemic playlist

Icon music reviewer outdoes himself with this column
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2020 - 4:27pm

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
“I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”- Fannie Lou Hamer 

Aren’t we all in 2020?

Hopefully, you are doing your best to avoid catching or are recovering from the coronavirus. Here’s a list of songs related to life, masks, quarantine and social distancing. They were written long before the events of modern day, but their lyrics offer timely advice in the present. 

Do you agree? Let the Icon know what tunes are on your pandemic playlist while sitting at home.

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Carol Jean Wince was an active participant in countless Ada organizations

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2020 - 3:14pm

Carol Jean (Fleming) Wince, 82, died on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at 9:09 p.m. at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 25, 1937, in Putnam County, Ohio, to the late Clarence W. and Geneva O. (Reichenbach) Fleming. On June 2, 1973, Carol married George M. Wince and on Oct. 3, 2015 he preceded her in death.

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