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3.48 inches of rain in past 7 days; 5.21 for entire month - and it's not over

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 26, 2011 - 5:14pm

April showers bring May flowers, but this is ridiculous. April showers have already resulted in 5.21 inches of rain.

From April 18 to April 25 the Pandora-Bluffton area has experience 3.48 inches of rain, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

And, of the first 25 days of April, 19 of those are in the precipitation column.

Here's the seven-day weather summary:

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Library seeks teen volunteers for summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 26, 2011 - 1:04pm

Bluffton Public Library is looking for Volunteens (teen volunteers) between the ages of 12 and 18 for the Summer Reading Club, "One World Many Stories," beginning June 6.

The club is designed to keep children reading and learning throughout the summer months. Volunteens assist children with registering for the club, turning in the hours they read for prizes and with weekly programs.

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Arbor Day tree planted in honor of Bluffton Mayor April 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 26, 2011 - 3:44am

The Bluffton Tree Commission will hold an Arbor Day tree planting at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30, in the rear of the town hall property. This year the commission will honor retiring mayor Fred Rodabaugh.

The commission will plant a flowering cherry tree in his honor. The program is open to the public.

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Spotted in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2011 - 1:12pm

SCHURE is one we aren't familiar with. The Icon spotted this plate recently in Ada.

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Spring fire hydrant flushing begins Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 11:26am

Bluffton's spring fire hydrant flushing will begin Monday, April 25.

"This will take us approximately two weeks to complete, Jan Basinger of the village water department told The Icon.

Basinger warns that the hydrant flushing could cause discoloration of water and possible taste issues. The discoloration and tasts issues should not last long, however.

If the resident runs their garden hose for several minutes it could help their water conditions improve more quickly, he said. "Residents should avoid doing laundry if they see us flushing in the area."

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BFR's adult summer membership special now available

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2011 - 5:43pm

Adults searching for an affordable fitness membership are invited to take advantage of BFR's summer membership special, according to Carole Enneking of BFR.

Beginning May 1, the three-month membership fee will result in four months of membership. The cost is $87.86 (including sales tax) and includes access to the Fitness Center, Program Design Services, Drop in Recreation hours, access to the indoor track, plus discounts on fitness class and Ultimate Fit fees.

Senior Adults (55 years and older) may purchase the summer special for only $79.07 (including sales tax).

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