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Alumnus shares post-Bluffton lessons with current students

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2013 - 8:00pm

At one time, numbers scared him, admits Murli Buluswar, who struggled with math in the regimented learning environment of junior high and high school.

But he overcame that fear “one brick at a time,” he said Feb. 5 at Bluffton University, en route to a bachelor’s degree in economics from Bluffton, a master’s degree in economics and statistics from Auburn University and now, the position of chief science officer for AIG Property Casualty.

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Krysti's Music Studio expands instrument lesson offerings

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2013 - 7:53pm

Krysti’s Music Studio may soon be able to offer music lessons for an entire orchestra.

This winter the studio, owned by Krysti Schey, located on South Main Street, Bluffton, has expanded.

“We added new teachers, Rebekah Ricker, Leah Baugh, Florin Simioanca and Tori Watkins,” said Schey. “In addition, we’ve added three new practice rooms, so we can do more lessons at the same time.”

With the new teachers, Krysti’s has expanded the type of instrument lessons offered.

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Lots of Good plates in Ohio

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2013 - 2:22pm

GOOD 701 - does that mean there might be 700 "Good" plates in Ohio? The Icon spotted number 701 in the BFR Sports and Fitness parking lot.

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Regional news
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Bluffton Arts and Crafts Show vendor registrations available

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2013 - 9:51pm

With several inches of snow on the ground, how could anyone think of the Bluffton arts and crafts show? Actually, it's a pretty good time to start.

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Shannon Theatre lines up 'The Hobbit' starting Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2013 - 9:03pm

The Shannon Theatre will be showing 'The Hobbit' (PG-13) starting Friday, according to Peter Suter, Theatre manager.

Running from Friday, Feb. 8 through Wednesday, Feb. 13, showtimes will include:

  • Every evening at 7:00 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 PM.
  • The Shannon Theatre will have neither a 9:30 p.m. evening show nor a 4 p.m. weekend matinee due to the 2 hr and 45 minute length of the film.

And in case you're wondering what starts on Valentine's Day, Feb 14, it's 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' (PG).  

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SHANNON Service Club's 10th annual community garage sale Feb. 22-23

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2013 - 5:34pm

The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton is sponsoring its 10th annual community garage sale this month, according to Duane Bollenbacher of the club. From 30 to 35 vendors are expected to participate.

This year's event is Friday, Feb 22, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. toto noon, at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.  

Parking is free and admission is $1. 

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