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Boyd Watkins worked for the Village of Bluffton public works department for 30 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2015 - 4:57pm

William Boyd Watkins, 83, died Oct. 27, 2015, at 10:54 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital.

Boyd was born April 5, 1932, in Bluffton to George and Agnes (Jones) Watkins who preceded him in death.

Boyd worked for the Village of Bluffton for 30 years in the public works department. He was a member of the First Missionary Church, Bluffton, and was an army veteran. 

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Rosezella Watkins of Lima and 17 nieces and nephews.

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Obituaries
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Parkes Power Equipment can get you ready for winter

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2015 - 2:43pm

Parkes Power Equipment, State Route 103, Jenera, can provide you with everything you need for winter snow removal.

Chad Parkes says, "Stop in and check out our snowblower equipment and accessories."

Parkes Power Equipment
State Route 103
Jenera
419-365-0002

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Business
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The Dough Hook now taking turkey orders

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2015 - 2:33pm

Marlena Ballinger of The Dough Hook reminds Icon viewers that it's time to order your Bowman and Landes fresh, never frozen, free-range turkey for Thanksgiving.

Whole turkeys:
$3.39 per pound - ranging in size from 10 to 12 pounds all the way to 27-plus pounds

Fresh turkey breasts:
• $6.19 per pound -sizes available from 4 to 10 pounds

The Dough Hook
117 N. Main St.
Bluffton
419-369-4264

 

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Business
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Recker to lead Men's Basketball in 2015-16

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2015 - 1:43pm

October 28, 2015

HCAC Pre-season Coaches Poll

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Bluffton University
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Wendy's donates portion of sales to Bluffton PTO 5-8 p.m. tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2015 - 11:46am

Wendy’s Restaurant, Bluffton, will donate a portion of inside sales during 5 to 8 p.m. to Bluffton PTO through its Community Event Fundraiser Program on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Tammy Whitlow of the PTO, said, "PTO committee members will be there to assist with carrying trays, cleaning up tables and other needed assistance.  We look forward to seeing you tonight."

 

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Events
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Girls' soccer: Six Pirates receive all-NWC honors

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 28, 2015 - 11:21am

Six members of the Bluffton High School girls' soccer team received all-Northwest Conference honors at the end of the season. Bluffton finished in 3rd place at 4-1-1 and 5-10-1 overall.

First team from Bluffton: 
• Abbie Parkins, junior
• Jadyn Barhorst, junior

Second team from Bluffton:
• Kayla Kindle, sophomore
• Katie Burkholder, junior
• Aylssa Snider, senior

Honorable mention from Bluffton:
•Averey Rumer, freshman

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Sports
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