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If only the stock market would follow the rising temperatures

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 27, 2010 - 5:13am

If only the stock market would follow the rising temperatures. Bluffton's high temperature readings over the seven days from May 18 to 24 rose from 58 to 84. Here's the high and low and precipitation during that period.

Date High Low Precipitation
May 18 58 52 0.10

May 19 69 50

May 20 78 45

May 21 73 60 0.57

May 22 75 59 0.01

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A Lotta Love Pet Rescue

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 9:40pm

Llamas and ponies weren't the only animals on Main Street during the May 22 arts and crafts fair. It also rained dogs and cats. Dave Baumgartner of A Lotta Love Pet Rescue explains the volunteer group's program to two arts and craft visitors. The Rescue had a display of animals at the festival. Persons wanting more information may contact Baumgartner at 419-358-7010.

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Who are you SP?

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 5:26pm

Putnam County plate spotted on Main Street one evening, probably on a trip the the Shannon Theatre. No clue to the meaning.

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University honors Willis Sommers upon his retirement

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 5:13pm

Commitment to academic excellence and facility development, coupled with an aesthetic sensibility, have shaped Willis Sommer's work in 31 years as a business faculty member and, most recently, vice president for fiscal affairs at Bluffton University.

Offering that assessment at a May 8 "Celebration of Service" for the retiring administrator was Dr. Lee Snyder, Bluffton president emeritus.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton Community Preschool enrollment underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 11:02am

Enrollment is underway for next fall's Bluffton Community Preschool classes, according to Elisha Reineke, director.

Classes are held in the basement of First Mennonite Church and the school year runs from September to May. Any children who are 3 years old by Aug. 1 but not enrolled in kindergarten are eligible.

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Events
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The reed section

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2010 - 8:35am

The sax section of the Bluffton High School jazz band offers a chorus in one of their numbers performed during the May 22 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show. Dave Sycks is the director.

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