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School board okays several contracts on Feb. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2010 - 10:21am

Several contracts and assignment approvals were part of the Feb. 15 Bluffton school board meeting.

The following substitute teacher contracts were issued at $72 per day:

Timothy Vaughn, Heather Kennedy, Meagan Kerns, John Runkle, Bethanie Adams, Amy Slimindinger, Valerie Kidd, Jennifer George, Judith Hauenstein, Nicole Morman, Danille Schmidt, Melissa Verhoff, Sarah Fortman and Meghan Mohr.

The board approved a student teaching assignment for Debra Hoy, a Bluffton University student, to work with Sandy Karhoff from Feb. 16 to May 4.

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2-16-10 The line up

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2010 - 9:55pm
2-16-10 The line up

THE LINE UP

You might call it a gaggle of geese. Do you suppose that's what the geese call it? Several of Bluffton's finest Canadian ex-patriots found the northern bank of the Buckeye a fairly sunny spot earlier this week. Meanwhile, the rest of the thundering herd remained in on water's edge. To view all Icon's 2010 featured photos click here.

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48 hours late for Presidents' Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2010 - 5:07pm

We looked high and low for Old Abe, and finally found him in the Rosenberger parking lot. A bit late for Prez Day, but it was the thought that counts.

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More free BFR programs to "keep you active"

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2010 - 1:35pm

The sixth and final week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating. Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Sat. Feb. 20, Tues. Feb. 23, Thurs. Feb. 25, and Fr. Feb. 26. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30AM-9PM, Saturday 8AM-9PM, and Sunday 1-5PM). Track Passes are still available for purchase for unlimited use of the indoor track.

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Dorothy Schutz 1927-2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 16, 2010 - 1:31pm
Dorothy Schultz

Dorothy Mae Schutz, 82, of Pandora, Ohio, died Feb. 16, 2010, at 12:40 a.m. at her residence.

She was born Dec. 20, 1927, in Benton Ridge to Dwight and Rozella Frech Knepper. On March 27, 1948, she married Paul S. Schutz and he survives.

She worked at Suter's Produce, Pandora. She retired from The Findlay Courier, had worked at First National Bank, Pandora, and helped her husband on the farm. She was a member of Pandora United Methodist Church. As a golfer, she had two holes in one. She was a graduate of Liberty Benton High School.

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The early birds and finding the corner

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

By Joanne Niswander

For additional columns by Joanne Niswander click here.

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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