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Elizabeth Nisly will represent Bluffton Middle School in the Allen County spelling bee for the second year in a row. The eighth grader won her second Bluffton Middle School spelling bee on Nov. 15.

The win advances her to the county spelling bee, which she won last year. Nisly had lots of competition this year as it took 108 words, 45 minutes and 15 rounds before her lone standing challenger, Douglas Nester, eventually misspelled "immaculate."

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COSI on Wheels came from outer space to the Bluffton elementary on Nov. 15. The theme "Astounding Astronomy" took students into an outer space adventure.

Here are some Bluffton third graders involved in several of the hands-on science experiments.

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From left: Kylene Maroon, Dorothy Herrman, Kathleen Herrmann, Kedryn Marquart

You graduated from BHS in 1972, correct?

Yes, and my classmates were wonderful friends; we had some great experiences and a number of us have reconnected on Facebook sincethe passing of Rosie Rodabaugh Dolan in 2010.

I am sure I remember watching you twirl with fire during half-time shows. When did you start twirling lessons? Can you still twirl a baton? Were you also a dancer?

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It was pure madness in Founders Hall on Sunday night.

Bluffton University held its annual Midnight Madness event, launching the collegiate men's and women's NCAA Division III basketball seasons.

During the evening members of the men's and women's university basketball teams were introduced. And there was lots more.

Other events included dunk competitions and similar competitions. Bluffton Icon intern Jordan Howe captured the event on video.

It was an interesting way to launch the final season of intercollegiate basketball in Founders Hall.

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The winner of Week 10 of the Icon's NFL Contest is Jim Dillman . Jim accumulated 9 points this week.

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The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will hold its fifth annual Thanksgiving bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, in the Mennonite Memorial Home lobby, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.

The bake sale offers delicious cinnamon rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breads ready for your holiday entertaining.

All proceeds from the sale go to The Service Group of Mennonite Home Communities Of Ohio.

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