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Parables to perform Jan. 30 at First Mennonite Church

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on January 27, 2016 - 10:11am

Parables, an eight-student worship ensemble from Goshen College, will perform at First Mennonite Church at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Parables combines music, original drama and personal stories to create an engaging worship experience designed to inspire, comfort and challenge.

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Looks like lots of students are up to par - here's the BHS honor roll

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2016 - 4:53pm

Here is Bluffton High School’s second quarter honor roll for 2015-2016 school year:

9th Grade – all A:
Olivia Amstutz, Seth Andreas, Shon Beach, Madeline Burghaze, Kennedy Coughlan, Rhett Donaldson, Caleb Mikesell, Amelia Mitchell, Katie Prater, Lily Shadle, Amanda Speicher, Kylee Staley, Jackson Steinmetz, Hannah Yost, Luke Young, Caitlyn Zimmerman

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He's really playing the blues

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2016 - 4:02pm

The Icon went a bit crazy on this photo. This is Daniel Siders playing the string bass, the largest and lowest string instument in the orchestra. He's rehearsing with the Bluffton Junior High orchestra. The Icon features members of the orchestra in our daily feature photo this week. To appreciate the full size of the instrument  - and what Daniel really looks like, click here.

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ICON OPINION PIECE: The importance of a hospital in our small town

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2016 - 3:30pm

ICON OPINION PIECE
I was born in Bluffton Hospital. So was my brother, sister, wife and her brothers. Our two daughters were also born there. Many persons reading this can say the same thing about their siblings and family members.

We can't, however, be certain our next Bluffton generation can proclaim this, considering the era of which we live. It's one where small town, rural American hospitals risk closing.

That's why two major January announcements from Bluffton Hospital are cause for great cheer in our small town. We urge you to read these.

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Steven Bronson 1952-2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2016 - 2:45pm

Steven Darrel Bronson, 63, of Celina and formerly of Bluffton died Jan. 25, 2016, at 5:59 p.m. at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.  Steven was born Aug. 6, 1952, in Bluffton to the late Fred and Doris (Lamb) Bronson, Jr.

Steven retired from Eaton Corp. in Van Wert as a machinist and had also worked at Crown Equipment. 

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Here's the real Daniel Siders playing the bass

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2016 - 1:48pm

The Icon went a bit crazy on this photo on the home page. This is the real Daniel Siders playing the string bass, the largest and lowest string instument in the orchestra. He's rehearsing with the Bluffton Junior High orchestra. The Icon features members of the orchestra in our daily feature photo this week. 

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