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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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People
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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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Worship
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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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People
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Ruth Everett bowls a 235 and 245 on Feb . 27 at Southgate

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 2:30pm

Early Birds Junior League   
Scores bowled on: Feb.23
Boys High Game
TJ Washer       136
Levi McClain      121
Austin Bolander      100
Bronson Kuhlman       99         

Girls High Game
Lacey McClain      106
Dillon Worcester      100
Alexis White       91
Addison Businger       88      

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Sports
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Love is in the pair at Ten Thousand Villages

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 2:14pm

Love is in the pair at Ten Thousand Villages, South Main Street, Bluffton, according to Aphaphanh Nussbaum, manager.

Shoppers may purchase a terracotta birdhouse handcrafted by artisans from Cameroon. The lovebirds birdhouse is available for only $29.

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Business
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Remember the Cherry Street bridge?

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 4, 2013 - 1:47pm

This scene may look familar to many Icon viewers. It's the "old" bridge over Riley Creek on Cherry Street. The bridge was replaced in recent years with a two-lane bridge that is built above the flood plain. This view looks east on Cherry. The Farmers' Grain building is still standing.

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Historical Bluffton
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