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The voice of the Pirates

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 7, 2019 - 11:08am

Last night over 5,000 viewers across the globe watched the Division III boys' soccer semi-final state tournament Bluffton win over South Range. Viewing from the comfort of your home is thanks to this Pirate fan. He's Tyler Chamberlain, a Bluffton Family Recreation staff member. He's the color man, announcer and videographer, and a one-of-a-kind voice for the Pirates. Interested in watching the state finals? We didn't tell you this officially, but click Blufftonfamilyrecreation - BFR on Facebook, sit back and eat your pizza.

 

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Crime Victim Services volunteer guardianship info session on Nov. 12

Posted by LizGH on November 7, 2019 - 6:00am

The next Crime Victim Services information session on volunteer guardianship is Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to Elysia Bush of Bluffton, director, Elderly Victim Ministry and CVS Guardian Programs.

The sessions take place in the CVS training room, 220 N. Elizabeth St., Lima. This session is from noon to 1 p.m.

Bush said, “Helping a vulnerable person live to that person’s full potential deepens the reach of Allen and Putnam County’s caring community."

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Regional news
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Chris Driesbach performs at Trinity Lutheran

Posted by LizGH on November 7, 2019 - 6:00am

Trinity Evangelical Church hosts Chris Driesbach on Sunday, Nov. 10 at both 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. At 9:20 a.m., Driesbach will share his presentation "A visit with a Christian song writer and former atheist."

Driesbach is a Christian musician, who travels the nation sharing his journey from atheist to Christian songwriter. He's originally from New Orleans, where his home and church were nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  After rebuilding, Chris "hit the road" to share his message of thanks through music. 

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Worship
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Don't mess with my routine

A mother's musings
Posted by LizGH on November 6, 2019 - 2:00pm

I am a creature of routine. I cannot tell if I have always been this way or if I were driven to it by having children.

I find my children thrive in routine - regular meal times, set bedtimes, a structured pattern to the rest and play of their day.  My own children are so driven by routine that even on vacation, far from home, my daughter will ask "Where will we have quiet time after lunch today, Mommy?"

If my two-year-old doesn't nap, my eye starts twitching. And if we don't go to the library on Tuesdays, then the whole day is off-kilter.  

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Columnists
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What's your bid?

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 6, 2019 - 1:51pm

A Radio Flyer tricycle is among the countless items available at this month's Bluffton Public Library holiday silent auction. The trike is an annual donation from Dick Boehr to the auction. Watch the Icon for a complete list of auction items

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Meet the BHS October student of the month

Rebekah Hoff hopes to pursue a career in pediatric nursing
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 6, 2019 - 1:17pm

Rebekah Hoff, a junior, is the Bluffton High School October student of the month.

She is involved in  Latin Club, Math Club, SADD Club, band, band council, National Honor Society, Renaissance, Allen County Junior Fairboard, Beaverdam Bunch and Future Shepherds 4-H clubs and St. John Mennonite Church as an AWANA teacher and youth group member.

She is on the varsity soccer and softball teams, was a gold scholar athlete, was a member of the 2017 NWC champion soccer team and 2019 NWC champion softball team.

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People
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