September 9, 2010

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Mount Gilboa is a mountain summit in Hennepin County in the state of Minnesota (MN). Mount Gilboa climbs to 1,020 feet (310.90 meters) above sea level. Mount Gilboa is located at latitude - longitude coordinates of N 44.840242 and W -93.367171.

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Letters

Letter: The "progressives" will ruin this country

Editor,

I disagree with Wendy Chappell-Dick and think the progressives are going to ruin this country. Progressives believe that the government must be involved in all levels of reform. The existing constitution is outdated and must be made into a dynamic evolving instrument for social change, using scientific knowledge and the development of administrative bureaucracy.

Letter: My thoughts on mid-term elections

Submitted by Wendy Chappell-Dick

Why is it that on years when we don’t elect a president, voter turnout is so low? Voter understanding of state and local offices and candidates are often woefully inept. I say that because I hate my own ignorance when I stare at a list of people running for office and have no idea what I am voting for when I make that mark on the ballot.

Friends of Library appreciate Icon coverage

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We want to thank you for posting our articles, list, and map for the Community Garage Sale. I had a sale myself this year and heard people talking about getting their list and map from the Icon.

We, the Friends, appreciate all you do for the community of Bluffton and for the library. We also appreciate you telling us the date for next year's craft fair. We are looking forward to having our sale then.

Thank you, 

Jan Potter

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library

Former lifeguard has questions about the swimming pool

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I used to be a lifeguard at the pool and recently re-visted it. There were quite a few changes. There were new ID passes and no longer a concession stand but vending machines. New shade structures and lounge chairs, but no heater or wading pool. It was great to see a new lifeguard chair in the zero depth area.

Both boards were still in sue, which is unusual in this day and age and the slide was packed.

Letter: Nate Ulrey has been an asset to the village

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I want to commend a young man who has worked for the Village for a couple of years. Nate Ulrey has been an asset to the Village and has helped many citizens. He is an extremely hard worker and gave a 100% to all projects he undertook.

The Village is a better place because of him. He has taught the service employees about trees and was instrumental in removing the ash trees before the emerald borer destroyed them and they fell. I was honored to work with him. He has taken a leave of absence from the Village and he will be missed.

Can't say enough good about the staff and facilities of Blanchard Valley Hospital

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This is just a note of praise for Blanchard Valley Hospital. I'm amazed that some people go off to some "big city" for surgery and/or treatment, when we have the very best right here in Bluffton and Findlay, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital association. 

I have just finished going through cardiac rehabilitation at BVH, and I can't say enough good about the staff and facilities right here in Findlay.

Letters: Reading the Icon in Denmark

Hi!
Just wanted to say that I was just in on your site and I think it's a great idea. My dad, Howard Shelly, told me about it, as I am visiting this week. Now I can keep up with Bluffton, while in Denmark.
Sincerely
Beth Shelly

Letter: Thanks for supporting my trip to Dallas

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Hello all. In May I wrote a tid bit about the Model and Talent Expo that I was selected to attend in Dallas Texas. Wow! what a busy, chaotic, anxious and exciting event. Unfortunitaly, i did not sign a contract

Letter: Check out the special Boy Scout shirts at the Sports Warehouse

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100 Years of Boy Scouting!!! Wow!!! Troop 256 from Bluffton has been a Scout Troop since 1939 and Pack 256 started in 1954. Boy Scout Troop 256 is selling T-Shirts Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting. For Information contact Dr. Darrell Groman or any Boy scout in Bluffton.

You may also stop by the Sports Warehouse 111 N. Main Street to purchase these shirts, all proceeds go to the scouts. Come on all past Troop 256 Boy Scouts and Pack 256 Scouts, help support this worthy fund raiser!

Dennis L. Morrison

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