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Eloise Schick was a 1939 graduate of Lafayette-Jackson HS

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2016 - 2:34pm

L. Eloise Schick, 94, died May 10, 2016, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  She was born Jan. 2, 1922 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Chancey J. and Lulu (Doty) Spallinger.

Eloise graduated from LaFayette-Jackson High School in 1939.  On June 17, 1941, she married Harold P. Schick.  They celebrated over 64 years of marriage before his death on May 6, 2006.

Eloise was a hard working housewife who lived the farm life until moving into Bluffton in the early 1990s. 

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Obituaries
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McElroy and Wilson named First Team All-HCAC

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2016 - 1:49pm

May 11, 2016

All-HCAC release

BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University softball team had three of its members recognized when the All-Heartland Conference awards were announced on Wednesday, May 11. Josie McElroy (Mt. Orab/Western Brown) and Kelsi Wilson (Pataskala/Licking Heights) both collected First Team All-HCAC honors while Kelsey Reeder (Galion/Northmor) was named Honorable Mention All-HCAC.

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Bluffton University
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97...98...99...100!

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2016 - 1:21pm

Remember field day?

This year's, on May 11, was like all the others. In the Icon's mind, Danielle Cross, Bluffton third grader, won the jump rope competition (even though there wasn't a competition).

Watch as she jumps rope 100 times. She could have continued, but stopped at the magic number.

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People
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Elementary-junior high b-ball camps in June

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 4:47pm

Bluffton Family Recreation, 2015 Snider Road, Bluffton, offers summer basketball camps for elementary and junior high youth in June.

A camp for first through fifth graders takes place Monday, June 13, to Friday, June 17.

Then, from June 20-24, is a sixth through eighth grade camp. Camps are from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Jerry Tripp instructs the camps. Each camp covers passing, shooting, defense and dribbling. Campers receive a free t-shirt.

Registration is $45 per youth or $40 for BFR members. Sign up at www.bfronline.com.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Coming to Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 4:29pm

Harrd Rock Llama Co., rural Bluffton, will bring some of their animals for display during Saturday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show. The llamas will be on Vine Street. The llamas are owned by the Gerken family.

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June golf clinic for youth at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2016 - 4:29pm

Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, will hold a golf clinic for youth in June, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

Clinic instructors are Jerry Tripp and Nick Rackley and it is open to next fall’s fifth through eighth graders. The clinic will provide campers with new skills and correct forms to learn the game.

Clinic dates are Monday, June 6, to Friday, June 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The clinic takes place at BFR. Registration is $25 per student or $20 with a BFR membership.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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