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Shannon Cemetery project moves to next phase; community assistance requested

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 25, 2014 - 9:07pm

“We are pleased to announce that progress on the named project has now moved to the next phase,” Dick Boehr told the Icon this week.

The announcement concerns the Shannon Cemetery Project. Click here for additional background on the project.

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Regional news
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Weekday Christian Education celebrates 90 years in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2014 - 4:48pm

One of the longest continually operating educational programs in Bluffton celebrates 90 years this summer.

Bluffton Weekday Christian Education launched in Bluffton schools in 1924 and continues today. Since its beginning, 29 persons have taught elementary youth in what is now known as “release time.” Classes take place in First Mennonite Church.

The program celebrated 90 years during a recent Bluffton farmers’ market.

Current board members of Weekday Christian Ed are Mark Yoder, Gary Bishop and Joyce Smith.

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Worship
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At the beach

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2014 - 4:43pm

Students at Bluffton Child Development Center spent an imaginary day at the beach on Tuesday. Here pre-kindergarten class students Xavier Navarro and Jonathon Gage play a game.

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June highs and lows resemble lopsided basketball scores

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2014 - 4:17pm

The daily temperature highs and lows resemble lopsided basketball scores. Daily highs are in the 80s and lows in the low 60s.

To review June's daily temperatures and precipitation report, open the attachment at the bottom of this story. It is provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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Regional news
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MMH and NW Physical Therapy team up with "Transition to Home" options

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2014 - 3:22pm

Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, and Northwest Physical Therapy now provides therapy for persons with hip, knee or joint replacement, and persons with prosthetics, cardiac rehab, and persons recovering from strokes or major surgeries.

Features of the program include:
• IV therapy
• Post-surgical care
• Restorative care
• Continuous Passive Motion Machine (CPM)
• Wound care
• In-house dietician
• VitalStim therapy

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Business
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Kathy Miles winner of Relay's Thrivent Financial drawing

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2014 - 3:00pm

Kathy Miles is with her lawn chair, a bag full of items and a Wal-Mart Gift card she won in the Thrivent Financial free drawing held at the Bluffton Area Relay for Life. The items were provided by Thrivent Financial.

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People
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