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You bet, it was warmer in October 2016 than the average October

Would you believe 6.1 degrees warmer?
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 6:56am

Yes, October 2016 was warmer than expected.

According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, reports that the October average daily temperature was 58.5 degrees.

Compare that to 52.5 degrees as the normal average October daily temperature.

October’s precipitation at 2.23 inches was very close to October’s normal average precipitation of 2.68 inches.

October’s high temperature was 84 degrees on Oct. 6. The low was 33 degrees on Oct. 25.

The attachment at the bottom shows October’s entire weather report.

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Sour Cherry Pie band performs Nov. 10

Town Hall Concert Series event
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 6:32am

The band Sour Cherry Pie performs at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, on the next Town Hall Concert Series, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

The concert is in the third floor of the town hall.

“They sing songs of justice with a religious base and a dose of humor that can help others see the world with a slightly different tone,” said Chappell-Dick about the band.

Phil Hart of the band, started writing folk songs in the early ‘70s, influenced by Dylan, Ochs, Paxton, Prine, and many others. He continues to create tunes that carry thoughtful stories about “real stuff.”

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Isaac Andreas, Icon's student artist of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2016 - 6:14am

Isaac Andreas, Bluffton High School senior, is the Icon's student artist of the month. Isaac's art classes taken include Art I, Design I and Ceramics II.

He says that his plans after high school include a gap year with travel and language study, then college.

What you do like abouty art? Isaac's answer: "Art is a fun way to relax and be creative."

Vickie Garmon is the BHS art teacher.

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Meet the October BHS student of the month - Gabe Denecker

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2016 - 4:43pm

Gabe Denecker, senior, is the Bluffton High School  October student of the month. He son of Greg and Christine Denecker.

Gabe is a member of FCCLA and Renaissance Club. He plays basketball for the Pirates. During his freshman year he was the homecoming attendant-escort and this year he was selected as the homecoming king.

 In his spare time Gabe enjoys playing basketball, working out, and spending time with his friends. He is employed at Chiles Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.

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University to offer master’s-level mindfulness class for educators

Weekly evening classes from January to early February
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2016 - 4:30pm

In January, Bluffton University will offer a course on mindfulness in the classroom.

Mindfulness is an evidence-based group of practices which cultivate the ability to focus on one’s experience with greater focus, clarity and compassion in the present moment.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton American Legion Post 382 ready for Veterans Day observance

Program in school and visits to area retirement communities
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2016 - 4:24pm

Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will observe Veterans Day in several ways next week, according to Dennis Morrison of the post.

The following programs are planned for Friday, Nov. 11.

Larry Core, Thom and Cheryl Craig will show fourth graders at Bluffton elementary how to properly fold the American flag during an 8 a.m. program.

Cheryl will tell what each fold of the flag represents. Then each student will be given a flag and taught how to fold it.

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