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BFR has openings in Good Eats camp on Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:59pm

There's still time to register your 5-to-12-year-ol in Bluffton Family Recreation's Good Eats Camp," according to Daniel Tinch of BFR.

The camp take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at BFR, 215 Snider Road. Cost is $20 for members and $40 for non-members.

Registration deadline is noon on Monday. Click here to register.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Marcus Barnett worked at Tower Automotive for 37 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:46pm

Marcus Barnett, 64, died on Nov. 19, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  Marcus was born Dec.18, 1955 in Ivyton, Kentucky, to the late Noah and Avenell (Perkins) Barnett. On March 2, 1974, he married Barbara Dudgeon Barnett who survives.

Marcus worked at Tower International in Bluffton for 37 years and was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Mt. Cory.  .

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Obituaries
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One week and counting

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:41pm

Can you believe that the Blaze of Lights is one week away. Watch the Icon all week as it features all the activities of this year's Blaze that takes a new spin on things. Our total coverage begins on Sunday afternoon and continues until the Blaze lights turn on. 

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Bluffton people you know - Tiffany Gleason at MHCO

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:23pm

Welcome to a new Icon feature titled "Bluffton people you know." The weekly feature will spotlight community residents in the work place. 

The series begins featuring staff members of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. Tiffany Gleason is our first feature.

Businesses interested in participating in this feature may contact the Icon at [email protected]  to become apart of this free series.

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People
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Three unique breads for your Thanksgiving table

Available next week at Roots by Stratton's from Bluffton Bread Co.
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 1:37pm

The Bluffton Bread Company will sell a limited quantity of freshly-baked bread from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Root’s by Strattons, 111 S. Main St. 

Staple breads are $8 and specialty loaves are $12. Cash or credit card will be accepted.

Flavors available on Nov. 25 include:
Pumpkin, $8
Sweet Potato Maple Praline, $12
Applesauce Oatmeal Cinnamon, $12

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Bluffton University
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15 minutes with Hannah Yost, 2019 BHS grad

I’m currently considering some kind of crossover between computer science and aerospace. That’s bound to change in the coming years though, so I won’t be placing any bets on it right now
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 1:14pm

15 Minutes with Hannah Yost
2019 Graduate of Bluffton High School

Interviewed by Derek Swartzlander
Icon: You graduated from Bluffton in 2019. What have you been doing since then?
I’ve been attending Cedarville University, pursuing a degree in computer science. I am a member of the SGA (Student Government Association), worship band, and work for the coffeeshop on campus.

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