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DTR Industries focus of Friday chamber breakfast; health care workshop follows the meeting

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2013 - 9:14pm

DTR Industries, celebrating a quarter century in Bluffton in 2013, the , is the focus of the Friday morning, May 10, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

The breakfast program will be presented by DTR and it will focus on several of its accomplishments over the past 25 years. Jason Brandt and Emily Peck, DTR associates, will make the presentation.

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News in Bluffton

Bluffton school newsletter now on the Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2013 - 2:29pm

The spring 2013 Bluffton school newsletter is now on The Icon for viewers.

It includes reports from building principals and the 2013-14 school calendar, in addition to several other bits of information about the school district.

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Bluffton Council/School Board

Richland Manor pie baking contest is "easy as pie"

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2013 - 12:16pm

It’s difficult to know which the residents and contestants at Richland Manor’s pie baking contest enjoyed more – making their pies, or tasting them, as bakers and tasters alike lined up to sample the entries at the campus’ Pie Baking Contest recently.

Prior to the contest, Richland Manor residents Ruth Wildermuth and Michele Cardone made a homemade crust for the Caramel Chocolate Apple Crunch Pie they were entering in the contest on behalf of the residents Cooking Club.

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People

Mustard Seed Cafe' offers Mother's Day special May 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2013 - 12:01pm

Mustard Seed Cafe, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, has a Mother's Day special on Sunday, May 12. All mothers will receive a packet of mustard seeds to plant. The cafe will also offer its regular menu between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

In addition, a special holiday dinner is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests may eat indoors or out (weather permitting), and reservations are suggested all day.

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Business

Stratton Greenhouses has special offers for Mother's Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2013 - 10:46am

Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, has several Mother's Day special offers. These include:
• 20 percent off garden accents and gifts
• 10 percent off flowering trees and shrubs
• $1 off all hanging baskets
• $5 off specialty hanging baskets

Hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays in May Noon to 5 p.m.

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Business

Bend ‘moral arc’ toward justice, Bluffton University graduates urged

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2013 - 9:50pm

Minutes away from becoming Bluffton University graduates on May 5, 279 students were reminded that they have another test.

“That test is called ‘the rest of your life,’” said Dr. J. Denny Weaver, a professor emeritus of religion at Bluffton and the speaker at the university’s 113th annual commencement ceremony.

The test is “how well you invest the education you have acquired,” he said, urging the graduates to do so by helping bend the moral arc that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said is long but “bends toward justice.”

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Bluffton University

Bike rodeo, health fair new elements of May 11 arts and crafts show

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2013 - 8:00pm

BIKE RODEO INFO IN ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF STORY

Celebrates spring with its 42nd annual downtown arts and crafts show on Saturday, May 12. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce event features over 70 vendors all on Main Street. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission charge.

According to Fred Steiner, chamber CEO, this is the largest show in several years. It should attract several hundred persons. “The show is designed as a family event. It’s free and offers activities for all age groups,” he said.

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News in Bluffton

Library invites you to try your skill at basket weaving June 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2013 - 2:18pm

Want to try your hand at basket weaving? Bluffton Public Library will host a basket weaving class as part of the “DIG in DIY” Adult Summer Program Series. From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, instructor Teresa Margraf will teach participants how to make a multi-purpose, square basket with a handle.

All necessary weaving supplies and tools will be provided. A choice of two colors will be available to weave into the pattern of the basket.

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Bluffton Public Library