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The Icon looks over the shoulder of Oliver Romick, Bluffton High School marching band member, in a percussion sectional. Oliver plays the quints - that's five drums - in the band. Marching band rehearsals are this week. At 7 p.m. on Friday the band performs in the Allen County marching band show at the Allen County Fair. There's a second photo of Oliver below this one.

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This fall, Bluffton Family Recreation offers performance training for athletes ages 12 to 18.

Programs of four sessions each are available lead by Matt Gillett.

A Developmental Program, for youth ages 12 to 14, offers an introduction to performance training and adds a sport-specific component.

A Prep Program, for youth ages 15 to 18, offers a high-performance training program covering all aspects of athletic performance.

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The Bluffton University volleyball team is set to begin its 2016 season under Head Coach Steve Yarnell. The Beavers went 19-13 and 8-1 in the HCAC en route to a third straight HCAC Tournament championship. Bluffton will work to keep their NCAA tournament run alive by qualifying for a four consecutive appearance as well as the eighth time in program history. Bluffton’s run of post-season success and returning All-HCAC performers has the Beavers second in the HCAC preseason poll.

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Welcome back, students! 
The library's “After-School Library Card Sign-Up Day” is on Monday, August 29 for all area schools, colleges, and universities (home-school, too!)

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It rained!

According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, over the period Aug. 12 to 15 1.37 inches were recorded.

Meanwhile, the temperatures have moved into the 80s from previous highs fo 90s.

For a weather summary covering Aug. 1 to Aug. 15 open the attachment.

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There is still time to enroll your child in Bluffton Community Preschool this fall.

The preschool is currently accepting new students for the 2016-2017 school year. If you would like to enroll your child, email the school at: [email protected].

Parent and child orientation is Wednesday, Aug. 31.  
5 pm. Monday / Wednewday morning session
6 pm. Tuesday / Thursday morning session
7 pm.  Tuesday / Thursday afternoon session

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