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The teacher is Jill Zimmerly. That's all we know about this Leland Gerber elementary class photo, except for a couple familiar faces that we're trying to put names with.  Anyone with more names for this class are encouraged to contact the Icon at: [email protected].

And, thanks to Jim Diller and his sister in California, we've added some names to the photo posted last week. Click here for that update.

The Icon spotted this plate in Janauary and we've held it since then. It has a Marion, Ohio, license plate frame and you'll find this on a red Chevy Cobalt LT. We'd appreciate anyone who has an idea of its meaning to let us know.

Freshman Riley Busch made 12 saves

By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton shared the Northwest Conference girls soccer title with Allen East last season with both teams finishing at 6-0-1 in league play.  Spencerville finished second at 5-2. The Pirates and Bearcats squared off to start the 2018 season Saturday afternoon and ended with a 1-1 draw.  

After a scoreless first half, Rebekah Hoff found the back of the net off an assist from Kayla White.  The Bearcats also scored in the second half to force the draw. 

By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton volleyball opened the 2018 season with a 3-1 victory over North Baltimore Saturday. The Pirates dropped the first set but rebounded for a big win.

Game 1: North Baltimore wins 26-24. 

Game 2: Down 20-17, BHS storms back to win 26-24 on a Katie Prater kill

Game 3: 25-12 Bluffton 

Game 4: 25-13 Bluffton with the final kill from freshman Kylie StackhousE

By Sam Brown www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton and St Marys each scored a goal in both halves as the teams endured a thrilling finish to draw 2-2 as the 2018 season opened Saturday night.  

Bluffton surged ahead with six minutes to go but the visitors responded just over a minute later to even the score. 

CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO - Nearly 100 runners and walkers participated in Saturday's Southgate Lanes Summerfest 1K race. Proceeds went to the Bluffton Fire Department and Bluffton Family Recreation. Here's a look at the race start near Parkview Drive. Watch for more photos and videos on the Icon. (Jamie Nygaard photo)

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