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The early birds and finding the corner

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2010 - 1:08pm

By Joanne Niswander

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Waking to another snowy morning (I'm writing this Tuesday, Feb. 16), I am reminded of last week's snow - and the signs of spring that came with it. Signs of spring, you say? In the middle of a mini-blizzard?

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7 inches of snow here from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2010 - 7:40am

Not counting snowfall on Feb. 16, the Bluffton area has seen slightly over 7 inches of snow fall since Feb. 9. According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, 5 inches fell on Feb. 9, 1.5 inches fell Feb. 10 and .7 inch fell Feb. 15.

Meanwhile, high temperatures could not break freezing and the lowest low hit minus 1 on Feb. 15.

In addition, traces of snow were reported on Feb. 11, 12 and 13. High and low temperature readings from Feb. 9 to 15 follow:

Date High Low

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1-15-10 Maple Crest Valentine's Day royalty

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2010 - 9:26pm
1-15-10 Maple Crest Valentine's Day royalty

BLUFFTON ROYALTY

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Workplay Publishing Co. Icon's newest advertiser

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2010 - 5:19pm

Workplay Publishing is the newest advertiser in The Bluffton Icon. The Bluffton-based book publishing company is owned by Andre Swartley, 137 N. Mound St.

The book publishing company became a reality last summer. Workplay seeks non-fiction and fiction works from authors.

"I hope to help people like myself who have finished manuscripts (publish their works as a book)," he said. "I love to discover new writers with new talents who have the patience to get to a professional level."

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Tables still available for SHANNON Club garage sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2010 - 4:41pm

Who says it's not garage sale season?

The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club will hold its seventh annual community garage and craft sale from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, and from 9 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Centre, 601 N. Main St.

"This annual huge garage sale event with 35 to 40 vendors has become a festive occasion for the residents of Bluffton and surrounding communities," said Duane Bollenbacher of the club. "You will find items and gadgets of every sort from A to Z, in addition to a variety of yummy food items."

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Letter: Please complete your census questionnaire

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2010 - 4:31pm

Editor:
In March 2010, households across the country will receive the 2010 Census Form by mail or hand delivery. The initial form package will consist of the initial 2010 Census form, a cover letter, and a postage-paid return envelope.

Responding immediately is the most efficient way to complete the census.

Census workers will visit households that do not return the forms. Home visits cost between $60 and $70 each.

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