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Still time to enter Blaze parade

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2009 - 5:01pm

The Blaze of Lights committee invites local organizations, businesses, families or individuals to consider entering the Blaze of Lights parade.

The parade forms at 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, at The Centre parking lot, 601 N. Main St. The parade starts at 5 p.m. The parade route goes from The Centre to College Avenue.

Persons interested in entering should contact Junior Weihrauch, parade chairperosn, 20791 State Route 68, Arlington, Ohio 45814. His phone number is 419-365-5304.

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Blaze committee seeks auction items

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2009 - 4:54pm

The Bluffton Blaze of Lights committee is seeking auction items for its 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, Blaze fundraiser.

Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to submit items for the auction. Persons may contact Elaine Harris or Fred Steiner for details or auction deliveries.

This year's Blaze auction is open to the public at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.

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Weather summary Oct. 20-26

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2009 - 3:43am

The Icon is happy to add the weather services of Guy Verhoff as a feature. Here are the daily maximum temperatures, minimum temperatures and precipitation recorded from Pandora.

Weather summary from Oct. 20

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Ski swap set Nov. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2009 - 4:16pm

Mad River Mountain Ski Patrol's annual snow ski swap is planned Sunday, Nov. 1, according to Neil Hauenstein of Bluffton.

For persons selling items equipment check-in begins at 9 a.m. For persons buying items, sale hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Items for sale include gently-used equipment including skis, boots, boards and clothing.

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Diller, Carpenter, Conkling, Steiner honorees at Nov. 28 Blaze of Lights

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2009 - 7:18am

Three long-time Bluffton community supports will serve as 2009 Blaze of Lights parade marshals and the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO will turn on the Blaze lights during the Nov. 28, downtown Bluffton celebration.

According to Beverly Amstutz of the Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee, parade marshals are Sam Diller, Bluffton attorney, Carlin Carpenter, former Bluffton University football coach, and Greg Conkling, Bluffton pharmacist. Fred Steiner, CEO of the Bluffton Chamber and creator of The Bluffton Icon, will turn on the lights of the Ream holiday folk art display.

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Fudge orders taken by hospital auxiliary

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2009 - 5:28am

Chocolates by Christie~Ac^a'not^a"cs on the Square are available to be ordered now through Friday, Nov. 6, as a holiday fundraiser from the Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary, according to Diane Stratton of the Auxiliary.

Items available include chocolate or peanut butter fudge by the one-half pound. Flavors and prices follow: candy bouquet $14, peanut butter fudge $7, chocolate fudge $7, box of turtles $12, holiday oreos $5.50.

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