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February temps slightly above average

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 6:17pm

February came and went and the days continue to get longer and longer in promise of spring.  According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, this February was above average in a couple ways but not by much.

The average temperature in February was 27.7 degrees (F), which is .5 degrees higher than our normal average.  We had a high temperature of 52 degrees on Feb. 18 and our lowest temperature was 7 degrees, recorded on Feb. 7.

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Maple Crest March activities calendar now on the Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 4:54pm

The March 2013 Maple Crest activities calendar is now available for Icon viewers.It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Kasey Kruse donates hair 5th time

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 4:38pm

Kasey Kruse,16, of Columbus Grove, doesn't just get a haircut. You might say she recycles her hair. She recently donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love. This was the fifth donation to the organization that she made.

She has been able to give this gift approximately every 1 1/2 to 2 years. Kasey is the daughter of Ken and Connie Kruse, owners of Town and Country Flowers, Bluffton, and attends Columbus Grove High School. She is pictured  with her Aunt Linda Kruse of Linda's Styling and Tanning Salon, Columbus Grove.

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Bluffton Boy Scout Dare Devil Patrol finishes 2nd of 57 entries in Klondike Derby

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 4:13pm

Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 participated in the 2013 Klondike Derby, held on Jan. 19.

The Klondike derby is a competition between Boy Scout troops from around the area. Each Boy Scout patrol pulls or pushes a dog sled. Each sled contains competition gear for use at the different stations.

The stations test the scout’s knowledge and the ability to work as a team. This year’s stations consisted of:
• 2-man saw,
• map and compass reading,
• knot tying,
•fire building, and
• water rescuing.

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Parenting with a Purpose Seminar March 16 at Ebenezer Mennonite

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 3:54pm

Ebenezer Mennonite Church will host a "Parenting with a Purpose Seminar," led by Dr. Marv Penner. The seminar is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at the church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton.

Dr. Marv Penner works for the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding. He has authored many books and has also spoken all over the world. Dr Penner is also a licensed counselor.

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Cory-Rawson HS show choir performs for PrimeTimers March 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 2:34pm

The next PrimeTimers event is noon, Tuesday, March 5, at St. John Mennonite Church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora.  Following the potluck, the Cory-Rawson School’s show choir Impressions will provide the entertainment. Meat, beverages and table service will be provided.  Participants are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

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