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Jacob Ryan Graham

Jacob Ryan Graham, 21, of Gomer, and a Bluffton University senior, died at 1 p.m., March 9, 2011 in the Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Ottawa.

He was born March 25, 1989, to Daniel "Joe" and Janice K. Moening Graham in Lima.

Survivors include his parents of Gomer; brother, Jason Ball, Lima; Cory King, Columbus; Justin Graham, Gomer; sister, Jenna Graham, Gomer; and niece, Jaylynn Ball.

Preceding him in death were paternal grandparents James and Donna Stemen Graham; and maternal grandparents Theodore "Ted" and Annette Krider Moening.

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A senior performance

Dave Sycks directs the BHS concert band during a senior citizen breakfast performance on March 9. To watch a video of the performance click here.

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If we are not mistaken, this plate belongs to Dottie Anderson. The Icon spotted it on Main Street.

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Bluffton's 2011 Relay for Life sponsorship commitment form is now available on The Icon. The form is an attachment to this story.

Persons, organizations or businesses interested in being a sponsor may contact Sharon Garmatter, Relay Sponsor chair, 419-963-1103.

This year's Relay is Friday and Saturday, June 24-25 from 6 p.m. until noon at Bluffton University's Salzman Stadium.

The March Advocacy update is also an attachment to this story.

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Got an idea that could be really BIG business? The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) wants to help Bluffton University students take a big step toward launching new businesses.

The BCE is conducting the 2011 BIG Idea contest to reward student entrepreneurs. The grand prize is an Apple iPad. All awards will include free assistance developing a business plan.

Judges from the BCE will assess entries for originality and uniqueness, potential for actual commercialization, and likely long term viability in the marketplace.

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Karen Wilkins

Karen Wilkins of Bluffton is the Mennonite Memorial Home employee of the month for March.

Wilkins has worked as a State Tested Nursing Assistant on floor one at the Mennonite Memorial Home since 2009.

Her peers have given high praise for her leadership and teamwork. She has been known to go above what her job expectations are by lending an extra hand, picking up shifts, and being respectful and caring with the elders. She is a dedicated worker and wonderful employee.

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