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The Stratton Greenhouse story: 61 years in our community

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2010 - 6:16pm

NOTE: The Icon is happy to publish this account by Steve Stratton. In it, he shares the 61-year history of Stratton Greenhouse. Click here to view photos.

By Steve Stratton

As Dad, Jim Stratton, got back from WWII (spending 3 years in the South Pacific on a supply ship ' the USS Calamares' delivering and receiving to ports in the Philippines, Australia, China, and others as a 18 year old) he went back to Westinghouse in Lima to work.

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Historical Bluffton
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Bluffton Western Terminal Railroad, view 3

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2010 - 10:04am

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Here is the final view of the Bluffton Western Terminal Railroad.

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Historical Bluffton
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Needed: a school board member with the entire community in mind

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2010 - 6:45am

We recognize the significance of Dan Rumer's role in the Bluffton schools. Not only has he served as a high school principal, but also as a school board member. He is the only person ever to serve in both roles - of course, at different times.

We appreciate the devotion he has given to the school district as a professional and as a parent. He will be hard to replace on the board.

As we look back, there have been very few times that a school board member has resigned during a term. This is an unusual event. It is the school board's duty to select a replacement.

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Iconoclast View
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Presbyterians host May 8 community meal

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2010 - 6:00am

The first of two monthly community meals sponsored by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association is at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 8, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center.

The May 6 meal will be catered by the Bluffton Presbyterian Church. On May 22 the meal will be catered by the Bluffton St. John's United Church of Christ.

Both dinners begin at 6 p.m. Donations are accepted and all proceeds go to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry.

The dinners are open to anyone in the community.

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Worship
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Hazardous waste collection May 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2010 - 5:54am

The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District's household hazardous waste collection day is Saturday, May 8. The collection takes place at the Allen County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is usually held in the late summer but was moved up this year.

Two items not accepted this year are tires and latex paint.

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Events
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Delphos firm gets Harmon Stadium job

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2010 - 5:47am

Bluffton school board awarded a contract to a Delphos company for the renovation of Harmon Field stadium. The action took place in a special meeting on May 6.

The board accepted a $121,955 bid to renovate the concrete stadium. The bid is from E. Lee Construction, 6223 Kiggins Road, Delphos.

The board also accept two resignations. They are from Joanne Antibus, teacher, effective June 4 and from Dan Rumer, school board member, effective May 1.

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Regional news
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