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BVC-leading Eagles ground Lady Pirates

Bluffton girls travel to Allen East tonight
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2020 - 2:57pm

By Cort Reynolds
FINDLAY - Defensively tough host Liberty-Benton smothered Bluffton 50-30 in a non-conference girls basketball battle Tuesday night.

The 10th-ranked Lady Eagles limited Bluffton to 17 points through the first 24 minutes as they built a 22-point cushion.

Bluffton trailed 16-9 after one period, and L-B extended its lead to 28-13 at halftime. The Eagles stretched the advantage to 39-17 after three quarters. 

The Bluffton offense got untracked late and won the fourth period, 13-11.

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Climate change workshop Saturday

Presented by Citizen's Climate Lobby
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2020 - 2:52pm

Are you concerned about climate change?

Become a Climate Advocate by joining the Citizen’s Climate Lobby (CCL), a nationwide bipartisan group, dedicated to lobbying Congress for climate solutions.

Anyone interested should attend the Climate Advocate Training workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the library (in the Monroe Room) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Representatives from CCL will cover their mission and values, history and successes, the structure of local chapters, and relevant skills. This workshop is part of establishing a local CCL chapter.

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Bluffton Public Library
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One more time!

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2020 - 2:00pm

The Icon couldn't let the Saturday night to remember go without an encore photo. John Hicks, trainer of the 1999-2000 girls' basketball team gets a cheer from the crowd. Marvin Foster shared additional photos of the evening on his Facebook.

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Blood drive still on for today

1 to 6 p.m., at First Mennonite Church
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2020 - 10:23am

Despite the weather, the American Red Cross blood drive at First Mennonite Church is happening as scheduled (Thursday, Feb. 6) from 1-6 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

If you haven't scheduled an appointment, not to worry. Walk-ins are welcome. Since school is cancelled, there are plenty of parking spaces today.

One cancellation to report
• The Thursday, Feb. 6, community meal at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is cancelled, according to Tonya Meyer.

 

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Events
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Full moon hike reservations due today

Event is Saturday from 8 to 9 p.m.
Posted by LizGH on February 6, 2020 - 9:21am

Hike under the full moon at Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8 to 9 p.m. This hike is scheduled to take advantage of February’s full moon, which will reach peak fullness 2:34 a.m. on Sunday, February 9. 

Preregistration is required for this event by today, Thursday, Feb. 6 by noon. Call 419-384-7195 or email [email protected] to RSVP.

The event is free for all ages.

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Events
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Mennonite Women USA executive director speaks on gun violence

Posted by Icon K on February 6, 2020 - 6:00am

Cyneatha Millsaps, executive director, Mennonite Women USA, will present the Forum, “Gun Violence: Its Effects on Family and Community,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Millsaps will tell about her family’s experience with gun violence and describe the many risks associated with gun ownership – particularly in communities of color.

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Bluffton University
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