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Well stated

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2020 - 1:45pm

We couldn't state it better. LuLu's Diner sign reads: "Shop local in Bluffton." It's more than a statement; it should be our way of thinking.

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Jacob Friesen was former First Mennonite pastor; later Bluffton College admissions director

Was a past vice president of General Conference Mennonite Church
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2020 - 1:18pm

Former First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, pastor, Jacob T. Friesen died June 6, 2020​, at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton, Kansas.

​He was born ​on​ Dec. 30, 1919, to Jacob L. and Helena Toews Friesen, Mountain Lake, Minn. Jacob married Lisbeth Koehn of Meno, Oklahoma, Sept. 2, 1945, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 1971.

He graduated from Bethel College, Kansas, ​in 1944. Advanced degrees earned include a Th.B. from ​New York Biblical Seminary and ​a​ ​Th.M. ​from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary.​ 

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Pathway extension underway along North Bentley

Project involves five contractors to extend pathway from Richland Drive to Riley Street
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2020 - 1:10pm

Bluffton’s pedestrian and bike path way is moving ahead with its 2020 project, according to Richard Ramseyer, board chair.

This year’s project extends the North Bentley Road path from Richland Drive to Riley Street, on the east side of Bentley. Currently that area has no public sidewalks. This project involves five different contractors.

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Regional news
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So, you think you know Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2020 - 9:33am

So, you think you know Bluffton.

Last week's photo showing the entrance to Maple Grove Cemetery was a easy catch. This photo bring it up a notch or two. Hint? Well, it's an entrance to something in the vilage. 

Watch the Icon on Wednesday for the answer.

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Iconoclast View
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Winning caption: Hey Mom! Did you look both ways before crossing?

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2020 - 8:52am

Teresa Zimmerly came up with, "Hey Mom! Did you look both ways before crossing?" to win the recent Icon write a caption contest.

This contest had over 30 entries, and the competition was tough. Teresa wins five passes to the Shannon Theatre. 

Watch for our next caption contest coming very soon.

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Iconoclast View
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Bluffton pool now open to all swimmers

And, season passes now on sale
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2020 - 4:17pm

Bluffton Community Swimming Pool is now open to the general public – meaning an expansion from the initial limitation to Bluffton-only swimmers.

The decision to open the pool to the wider community came from the village park and recreation board late last week.

The decision came after assessing patron admissions in its first week of swimming.

The pool will still remain limited to 100 swimmers at a time and 125 persons in the pool area.

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Regional news
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