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3-9-10 Third grader Isaac Strahan art work

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2010 - 10:54pm
3-9-10 Third grader Isaac Strahan art work

A row of trees

Bluffton third grader Isaac Strahan created this scene, which is on display at the Bluffton Public Library. March is student art month. Art from Bluffton and Cory-Rawson schools is showcased throughout the library.

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Little Red Barn and Deer Creek Shoppes working together to attract customers

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2010 - 5:15pm

By Austin Arnold, BGSU Icon intern

Judy Bronson and Carol Phillips both operate their own shops on Main Street that are nearly across from each other. One might assume that the two women would be competing for business, but in fact, that is not the case at all.

After having a conversation this January, Carol and Judy decided to work together in an effort to benefit both businesses, an idea that has worked out well for both parties.

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Regional news
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Estimates coming in on several village spring projects

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2010 - 5:00pm

Bluffton council received updates on several spring construction projects on March 8. Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, reviewed the projects with council.

He told council that he is seeking estimates next week for the Swiss Park Storm Drainage Phase II project. Three contractors have submitted bids. He said that he hopes to bring a recommendation to council on March 22.

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Public Meetings
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Historic photos theme of Swiss Society March 21 program

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2010 - 4:40pm

"Value of Photographs as Historic Documents" heads the program of Swiss Community Historical Society of Pandora and Bluffton at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 21, in the Patio Room of Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton.

Lisa Wood, Curator for Visual Resources at the Ohio Historical Society at Columbus, will discuss identification of historic photographs; care and handling of historic photographs; and ways to use photographs for research, exhibits and programs.

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Events
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Thursday ticket deadline for The Centre's murder mystery dinner

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2010 - 6:14am

Ticket sales end on Thursday, March 11, for The Centre's murder mystery dinner "Poison Ivy," according to Brenda Gaines of The Centre. The event is Saturday, March 13, at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.

Doors open at 6 p.m., hors d'oeuvres are served at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. A cash bar is available. No tickets are sold at the door.

The menu includes baked steak, home-style beans, buttered corn, chicken victoria, new red potatotes, bread and butter, stuffed shells with marinara, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks.

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Events
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Can you believe it! 52 degrees on March 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2010 - 5:40am

Suddenly it's March. Bluffton's outdoor thermometers were checked twice to see if they still recorded correct temperatures.

52 degrees on March 7! Suddenly people began to emerge from their homes. The sun came out. Is winter over? Here are the highs and lows of the first eight days of March, reported by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.


Date High temp Low temp Prec.

March 1 42 25

March 2 32 19 trace

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