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Main St. banners celebrate Bluffton

Posted by Paula Scott on August 1, 2024 - 11:16am

Two new banners have been installed on N. Main Street celebrating Bluffton History Day (August 10) and Trevor Bassitt, the Bluffton High School alumnus who will be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics at 4:05 a.m. on Monday, August 5.

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August 2024 calendars in Bluffton

Posted by Paula Scott on August 1, 2024 - 8:26am

The Bluffton Icon Community Calendar is updated for August 2024 and includes information from 

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Bluffton Presbyterian celebrates 175th anniversary, hosts concert on August 4

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2024 - 7:54am

"Over 10,000 worship services and still going strong!"

Bluffton Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2024. The church, originally called The Presbyterian Church of South Bethel, was organized June 6, 1849. The first members met in various homes. In 1852 the Goble heirs donated the land where the present church now stands. The first building was erected soon after.

As a kickoff to the celebrations, the church will present  “The Story of Jesus in Music” on Sunday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m.  The public is invited to this concert which features three professional harpists, violin, viola, guitar, hand bells, choir and a narrator. Light refreshments will be served after the one-hour concert.

During Bluffton History Day on August 10, Bluffton Presbyterian will be serving Lunch on the Lawn from 10:00-1:30 with sandwiches, chips, drinks and desserts for sale.  

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Worship
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Lady and the Tramp: Pasta and health

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2024 - 6:32am

By Lena Salameh, Pharmacy Resident and Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1937, artist Joe Grant pitched an idea to Walt Disney about making a movie inspired by his English Springer Spaniel named Lady.  His plot would be based on how the family dog may receive less attention when a new baby was in the house. The plot and the movie struggled through many iterations at Disney before being released as Lady and the Tramp on June 22, 1955. This movie has an iconic scene where Lady and Tramp share a plate of spaghetti and end up kissing at the end of the same noodle. 

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Health Services
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July BEVS Board of Education recap

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2024 - 6:25am

Meet the Teacher is on August 21 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

By Betsi Werling

The July 29 meeting of the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education began with the usual call to order, approval of agenda and minutes. This was a short meeting with many administrators on break. 

Treasurer Paula Parish reported that a few appropriations were made to close out the 2023-24 academic year. A Service Fund has been created to pay expenses incurred by members of the board when performing duties outside of the school district The Board approved Bluffton School District 2024-2025 appropriations totalling $25,450,115.09. 

Although Ralph Hooker resigned as Head Custodian, he is moving into a second shift position. Andrew Schmidt is now the Head Custodian. 

The following Supplemental Contracts were approved: 

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Public Meetings
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Two public hearings scheduled by Planning Commission for August 5

Posted by Paula Scott on July 31, 2024 - 2:14pm

The Village of Bluffton Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Monday, August 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The items under review are a new parking area for Ken Lugibihl Auto & Truck Center on State Route 103 and the zoning designation for territory in Orange County to be annexed by the Village of Bluffton.

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