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What's for lunch at the elementary and MS?

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2010 - 5:55am

Bluffton elementary and middle school lunch menu for August and September were released by the school. Click on image to enlarge.

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Trick-or-treat night and an assortment of items

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2010 - 5:20am

In addition to annexation, Bluffton council dealt with other issues on Aug. 23. Trick-or-treat night was set from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28. Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, told council that he has already had inquiries on the date.

The Bluffton Tree Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26. On the agenda is the 2010 Western Lake Erie Basin Emerald Ash Borer Grant, which the village has received. In addition, the commission will discuss fall 2010 tree planting projects.

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Bus routes posted at the school on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2010 - 4:37am

The Bluffton elementary school will hold its "meet the teacher" later this week. Students with their parents may visit the elementary from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27.

Bus lists will be listed in the elementary hallways during the event. This year the school will not release bus lists to the media due to privacy issues.

OPEN HOUSE: Bluffton Schools will hold open house on Monday, Sept. 13. The following times are scheduled:

  • Elementary 6-7 p.m.
  • Middle school 6:30-730 p.m.
  • High school 7-8 p.m.
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People
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Highs in the 80s, lows in the 70s

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2010 - 4:30am

Highs in the 80s, lows in the 70s. That was last week's weather trend. Let's see if it continues. Here's the weekly report from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Date High Low Precip.

Aug. 17 82 62

Aug. 18 83 65

Aug. 19 88 64

Aug. 20 89 65

Aug. 21 76 67 0.99

Aug. 22 82 65

Aug. 23 80 63 trace

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Regional news
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Bluffton sunset

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 9:40pm

A magnificent cloud show tied with a summer sunset produced this spectacular view framed by the Bluffton Hospital construction site. The photo is from the Harmon Road side of the hospital looking west.

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Beech Tree School

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 6:16pm

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Just when we think we've seen every old photo of the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss community a new "old" one comes into view. Chris Collins provided this photo to The Icon.

Viewers need to understand that the county school houses between Bluffton and Pandora sometimes had as many as three names. First, the school house had a number, next the school house often carried the name of the farm where the building was located. Finally, unique to this community, schools were named after trees planted in their lawn.

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Historical Bluffton
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