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Take a horse and wagon ride on Nov. 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2015 - 5:47pm

How does a horse and wagon ride sound? On Saturday, Nov. 28, following the Blaze parade, you can view the lights of South Main Street, Bluffton. J.A. Smith'sTown and Country Carriage Services of Van Wert, will provide the horse and wagon. Rides will embark and end at Common Grounds. Members of the SHANNON Service Club will sell tickets inside Common Grounds.

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Survey shows wide-spread agreement for Shannon Cemetery memorial made of tombstones; not replacement of 'stones where they were found

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2015 - 5:11pm

Results from the Shannon Cemetery Commission survey reveal wide-spread agreement across the Bluffton community for support for a memorial made of tombstones, but not for replacement of the tombstones to where they were found.

The findings of the survey created by commission member Harriet Moyer were released at the most recent meeting of the commission.

The survey offered four concepts for participants to rate.

The concept receiving the most votes follows:

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Regional news
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Bluffton Hospital earns national recognition for excellence in quality, outcomes, patient perspectives and financial strength

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2015 - 5:06pm

Bluffton Hospital has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in quality, outcomes, patient perspectives and financial strength, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation.

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Regional news
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Discount coupon offer with Ten Thousand Villages "Lucky rains" and "Lucky suns" coffee cups from Vietnam

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2015 - 2:37pm

Ten Thousands Villages, 115 S. Main St., Bluffton, is currently offering hand-painted “lucky suns” and “lucky rains” coffee cups created by Vietnam artisans.

If you mentioned you saw this offer on The Icon you will receive 25 percent off one item. Or, print out the coupon at the bottom of this story for your 25 percent discount.

THE PRINTER-FRIENDLY COUPON BELOW PROVIDES A 25% DISCOUNT ON ONE PURCHASE.

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Business
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Dough Hook taking Christmas orders for fresh oysters

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2015 - 1:45pm

Oysters for Christmas?

The Dough Hook is now taking orders for fresh oysters until Wednesday, Dec. 16. 

Marlena Ballinger says you can also place orders for all kinds of Christmas goodies.

The Dough Hook
117 N. Main St.
Bluffton
419-369-4264

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Business
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4th-5th-6th grade basketball leagues forming at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 19, 2015 - 1:03pm

Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting teams for winter grade school youth basketball leagues, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

Leagues offers are:
5th grade boys’ competitive league – Dec. 20 to Feb. 21
6th grade boys’ competitive league –Dec. 20 to Feb. 21

4th grade boys developmental league – Jan. 9 to Feb. 13
4th grade girls’ developmental league – Jan. 9 to Feb. 13

Contact BFR for details at 419-358-4150 or register on line at www.bfronline.net.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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