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Stamp recognizes centennial of cherry blossoms in D.C.

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 29, 2012 - 5:34pm

The newest postage stamp available in the Bluffton post office honors the Cherry Blossom Centennial. The stamp was issued March 24.

Background on Cherry Blossom Centennial

In 1912 Japan gave 3,000 cherry trees to the United States, which were planted round the Tidal Basin in the nation's capital.

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MUJO

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 29, 2012 - 5:19pm

The Icon spotted this plate in the Bluffton Hospital parking lot. Viewers are welcome to explain its meaning.

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Icon viewers may now read the April Bluffton Lions Club newsletter

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2012 - 8:51pm

Kevin Haver, director of the Johnny Appleseed Park District, and Phil Martin, Blanchard River Watershed Partnership Coordinator, are the two speakers at April Bluffton Lions Club meetings.

Haver speakers on April 3; Martin on April 17. Both meetings, in the Maple Crest Patio Room, start at 11:50 a.m.

The club's April newsletter is now available to Icon viewers. The newsletter is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Mary Ann Kooker featured performer at April Seniors dinner meeting

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2012 - 8:18pm

Mary Ann Kooker, playing Easter music on the piano, is the featured program of the April dinner meeting of the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association, according to Tonya Meyer, Center director.

The dinner is at 6 p.m., Monday, April 9, at the Center. Pandora United Methodist Church will cater the dinner of ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, roll and upside-down cake.

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Warning - it's still freezing at night!

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2012 - 4:58pm

Here's the seven-day report for March from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Date High Low Rain
Mar. 20 82 58
Mar. 21 86 64
Mar. 22 85 56
Mar. 23 70 58 0.15
Mar. 24 67 55 0.17
Mar. 25 69 50 0.01
Mar. 26 57 31

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Community meal cancelled for Maundy Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2012 - 2:29pm

There will not be a community meal on Thursday, April 5, due to Maundy Thursday falling on that day.

The next community meal is Thursday, April 19, served by the First United Methodist church. The meals are free, open to the public. The meals are served at the Bluffton Senior Center and start at 6 p.m.

All monetary donations given at the Community Meal support the Bluffton Food Pantry.

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