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Bluffton HS class of 2013 enters with a pomp, leaves with a fanfare

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2013 - 8:55pm

The 132nd class to graduate from Bluffton High School did so on Saturday evening. The commencement program, which includes graduates' names and graduates' plans is an attachment to this story.

Another attachment is the list of class valedictorians and salutatorians. A video at the bottom of this story shows the commencement processional.

Click here for valedictorians and salutatorian.

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St. John's United Church of Christ June newsletter posted on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2013 - 12:06pm

The St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton, newsletter for June 2013 is now posted on The Icon. Viewers may open it as an attachment at the bottom of this story.

St. John's U.C.C. is an Icon advertiser.

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Churches
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Registration underway for 2013-14 school year at Trinity Lutheran School, Jenera

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2013 - 11:55am

 

Registration for pre-school through eighth grade for the 2013-2014 school year is being taken at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera. 

Pre-school is held on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for children 4 years of age.  Kindergarten is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-3:15 p.m. with grades 1-8 having those same hours daily.

Trinity offers a Christ-centered complete education within a safe and friendly atmosphere. 

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Churches
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Mona Reichenbach retires from CNB, reception May 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2013 - 11:48am

Mona Reichenbach, VP, Customer Service Representative at Citizens National Bank (CNB), has announced her retirement effective June 1. Reichenbach’s retirement concludes 40 years of employment with CNB.

The bank will honor Reichenbach at an open house on Friday, May 31, from noon to 3 p.m. in Bluffton. Friends and well-wishers are welcome to attend.

“Throughout Mona’s years of service she has been a great asset to Citizens National Bank, to our customers and our community,” said Lauren Beasley, Bluffton Branch Manager.  “She will be truly missed.”

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Superhero Day at Bluffton Public Library June 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2013 - 11:42am

Think you know all the superheroes or can generate your own slime? Come find out at Bluffton Public Library’s Superhero Day on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Activities for ages 12 to 18 include a trivia test in game show form, DIY slime, Hero sandwiches and a recent superhero movie, which is sure to please.  Come dressed as your own superhero if you dare! 

Register for this free program by visiting the library at 145 S. Main St. in Bluffton or by calling 419-358-5016 by June 10.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Junior high students can get math enrichment

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 25, 2013 - 11:39am

 

Students who have completed grade seven or eight and an accelerated pre-algebra course may attend the fifth annual Bluffton University Junior High Mathematics Enrichment Camp Monday-Thursday, June 10-13.

Led by Dr. Donald Hooley, a professor of mathematics, participants will explore topics such as number theory and introductory cryptology using pencil and paper, calculators and computer software in group settings.

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Bluffton University
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Steven P. Essinger, 1953 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on May 24, 2013 - 10:29pm

Steven P. Essinger, age 61, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:53 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on March 15, 1952 in Kenton to Paul G. and Wilma A. (Williams) Essinger, his father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Arlington. He married Saundra A. Biederman on August 25, 1979 in Kenton and she survives in Alger.

Steven was an Associate at the Honda Manufacturing, East Liberty Plant. He attended Victory Chapel of Praise, Alger. He was a 1970 graduate of Hardin Northern High School. 

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Kyle Leatherman hired as new Bluffton middle school principal

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2013 - 5:11pm

Bluffton has a new middle school principal.

Kyle Leatherman, a business and technology teacher at Gibsonburg, was picked by the Bluffton school board to replace Dean Giesige who has accepted a postion at Celina City Schools.

According to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, Leatherman holds a bachelor's and master's degree from Heidelberg. He holds the appropriate licensing as a school principal. He obtained that from the University of Findlay.

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Bluffton Council/School Board
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Lisa Wenger announces new residential listing on Zurflugh Road

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2013 - 9:59am

Lisa Wenger, realtor with Charter Realty, announces a new listing. It is 9999 Zurflugh Road, Bluffton, and is listed at $225,000. For more information open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Lisa Wenger
419-231-1823

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New Leaf, SR 235 Ada, open Memorial Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2013 - 9:47am

New Leaf Landscape/Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235 Ada, is open Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center offers a wide selection of Memorial Day items:
• Geraniums
• Bedding plants
• Urns and planters
• Cemetery saddles
• Vases and wreaths
• Silk flower bushes.

ADA STORE:
419-634-0351
www.newleafgc.com

KENTON STORE:
419-675-2718

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