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Icon introduces several new features: you'll like them

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 2:13pm

A new set of features are making their way onto The Bluffton Icon, including easy access to the latest news, Facebook commenting and more.

The first feature is a set of tabbed content available at the bottom of the home page. The latest stories for each of the categories are available by clicking the respective tab.

For example, clicking on Council will give you the latest Bluffton Council and School Board news, and so on. A convenient "more" link allows you to view all the stories in that category.

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A mystery photo from the early 1960s - where's the fire?

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 1:32pm
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Here's a photo that falls into the "where in Bluffton was this fire?" category.

John Geiser, BHS grad, sent it to us recently. Here's what he says about the photo:

"I ran across some pictures when scanning slides left from my dad that have both my brother and myself puzzled. These were taken in the time frame of '61 to '63.

"My mom is standing in the one but the location is a mystery. I also have a couple pictures of dad's business from that era also. Notice the phone number on the spoon holder (advertising handouts in the late 1950's).

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Iconoclast View
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Meridith Bixel, BHS senior, recipient of Hurless Award

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 12:51pm
Don Hurless with Meredith Bixel

Meredith Bixel, a senior at Bluffton High School and daughter of Dean and Brenda Bixel of Bluffton, was the recipient of the Hurless Award on April 2.

The $500 award was given to her by Don Hurless in memory of his late wife, at the 51st annual Young Artists Competition at the Ohio State University in Lima.

Meredith competed in the competition which is sponsored by the Friends of the Symphony. She performed the Piano Concerto Opus 23 No. 2 in D minor by Edward MacDowell and was accompanied by Kathleen Price who is also her piano teacher.

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People
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Bluffton University searches for cross country/track and field coach

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 12:47pm

Gary Labonte has resigned as Bluffton University's head men's and women's cross country/track and field coach. This is his third season with the Beavers.

"Gary Labonte will be leaving as head cross country and track and field coach for both our men's and women's teams at the conclusion of this academic year," said Phill Talavinia, athletics director. "I wish Coach Labonte all the best. We will begin a search for a new coach in the coming weeks."

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Bluffton University
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Relay for Life kickoff dinner April 19 at The Centre

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 10:50am

Bluffton's Relay for Life kick-off dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at The Centre, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton, according to Sharon Garmatter.

The event includes barbecue pork sandwiches or a 4-ounce chicken breast sandwich with two sides and a cookie.

The meal is an eat in or carry out. Tickets are $4.50 presale, or $5 at the door until they are gone. Entertainment will be provided by Dancers' Elite and Bluffton High School strings

Tickets may be purchased from Relay for Life teams or Greg's Pharmacy.

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Events
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Junior class parents post-prom meeting April 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2011 - 10:24am

All Bluffton High School junior class parents are invited to a Post-Prom Planning Meeting on Monday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bluffton High School Cafeteria. Parents who would like to be involved but are unable to attend this meeting are asked to contact Susan Liska.

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Regional news
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