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Teens for Jeans collections in middle school this month

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2016 - 9:54pm

The Teens for Jeans campaign is happening right now in Bluffton Schools.

Donate your new or gently used jeans to help homeless youth in the area. You can donate every day during school hours, by stopping by the middle school office. You can also donate every morning at 7:30 a.m. in the MS lobby. 

The drive started Feb. 1 and continues until Feb. 26.

 

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What's coming up in your yard?

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2016 - 9:49pm

Spring is certainly just around the corner.

Many Icon viewers report green buds appearing in their yards and gardens. Here's an example of the early risers. Dennis Morrison took this photo on Feb. 3 from his rural homestead.

 

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Bluffton residents Scott - Banman's Talk in a Box game at Book Reviews' Saturday event

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2016 - 6:06pm

Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., celebrates Valentine’s Day all month with two special events plus a book discount, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.

•  The creators of the game, “Talk in a Box,” Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Jenny Frankart of Rustic Bendz, Saturday, Feb. 13,  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feb. 6 event
Stan Scott and his wife, Nancy Banman of Bluffton, created a game that involves “more than small talk…talk that matters.” 

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Awareness event Feb. 10 for basketball player diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2016 - 5:45pm

The Bluffton University men’s basketball team will raise funds and awareness for cancer during an event in honor of a fellow teammate.
 
“’Hop’ on board to fight lymphoma,” will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10, during the men’s and women’s basketball double-header against rival Defiance. 

The women’s home game begins at 6 p.m. with the men’s game to follow at 8 p.m.

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Bluffton University
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Funeral service Monday for Etta Jo Huber

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2016 - 5:42pm

Etta Jo Huber, 86, died Feb. 5, 2016, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Rockport United Methodist Church, Rockport.  Pastor Rich Rakay officiating. 

Visitation will be Sunday from 2 – 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Coaching moment

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2016 - 4:19pm

Eric Garmatter gives the Bluffton HS girls' varsity some time out directions during the Pirates game against Ada on Feb. 4. Bluffton won the game.

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