February 2017

And here's the meaning and its background

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“No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor."

It’s a simple message in three languages – printed on a sign that first appeared in October at the Immanuel Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

The signs are now located in many communities around the country, including Bluffton.

According to Pastor Matthew Bucher of the Harrisonburg church, the message was a statement born out of Mennonite belief.

"This is a symbol of Jesus' command to love your neighbor," he says. "And as followers of Jesus, we follow someone who was himself a refugee."

Still time to get those indoor remodeling projects done

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Did you know that if you see it on Pinterest or HGTV Diller's Flooring and Interior, 119 N. Main St., Bluffton, has it!

Dan Diller said that there's still time to get get those indoor remodeling projects done. Dillers has ceramic tile and hardwood for all indoor remodeling projects.

Hours are:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays
9 a.m. to noon Saturdays
419-358-4545

Gardeners of Bluffton and Pandora Area offer several programs

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Like many Icon viewers, Victoria Zeits of the Gardeners of Bluffton and Pandora says that the crazy winter weather makes her feeel that either winter has yet to begin or she  should instead be watching for spring bulbs to start blooming.

She says that she's visited her herb garden and observed 14 green things coming up that should be under a couple inches of snow.

Despite the weather, there are several opportunities for gardeners to get moving in anticipation of spring.

She was a Pandora-Gilboa graduate

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Beverly Steiner, 82,  died Feb. 15, 2017, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.

Beverly was born April 22, 1934, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Albert and Irene (Cherry) Schutz who preceded her in death. On July 6, 1957, she married Ralph Steiner who preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8374 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 10.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for youth 10 and under.
 
Here's the menu: All the fish you can eat.  Potato Salad, Calico Beans, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Cranberry Salad, Taco Salad, Broccoli Salad, Mixed Fruit, Layer Salad, Perfection Salad, Macaroni Salad, Apple Salad, Green Bean Casserole, Hot Cheese Potatoes, Pickled Eggs, Macaroni and Cheese, Cherry Dessert, Cakes, Cookies, Pie

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)  seeking public comments regarding a project in Allen County.

Concrete Pavement and Ramp Repairs – This project proposes to make repairs to concrete pavement sections and ramps at the state Route 696 and U.S. Route 30 interchange approximately 0.5 miles east of the village of Beaverdam.

University alumni speak at Forum

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Five Bluffton alumni will share their careers paths upon completing their liberal arts education during the 11 a.m. Forum in Bluffton’s Stutzman Lecture Hall located in Centennial Hall. The presentation is free and open to the public.

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Beverly Steiner, 82, died Feb. 15, 2017, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles- Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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February 15, 2017
By: Colton Steiner, sports information assistant

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RICHMOND, Ind. - The Bluffton University women’s basketball team hit the interstate and took on the Earlham College Quakers in the final regular season road game of the year on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Beavers took control in the second half and cruised to an 87-61 shellacking. The win pushes Bluffton to 20-4 overall and 14-3 in conference play. Earlham dropped to 2-22 on the season and 2-15 in the HCAC.

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February 15, 2017
By: Jared Sleutz, sports information assistant

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BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton took to the court to battle the visiting Earlham College Quakers on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Beavers led from tip to horn, rolling to a 70-56 victory. A berth in the HCAC tournament is still a possibility for a  Bluffton squad that improved to 13-11 overall and 6-11 in the HCAC, while the visiting Quakers fell to 2-15 in the HCAC (6-18 overall).

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