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Pull-pork dinner Friday at fire station

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

The Bluffton Fire Department will hold a pulled-pork barbecue from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27, at the fire station, 402 N. Main St. The menu consists of a pulled-pork sandwich, baked beans and cole slaw. Tickets are $6 each.

A drive-thru will be provided on Main Street in front of the fire station or persons may dine in. Ticket sare available from any fireman or at the door.

All proceeds from the barbecue will help fund training and equipment so that the fire department can continue to provide excellent service.

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Common Grounds teams up with Public Library in 75th anniversary promo

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 6:01am

Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e is designating its popular Highlander Grogg blend as the "Readers' Choice" in recognition of Bluffton Public Library's 75 years of service.

"Books and coffee are a popular combination. The library is vital to our community and we are proud to do whatever we can to help, especially during periods of reduced state funding," owner Phil Zimmerly shared.

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Back-to-school details for elementary parents, students

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 5:55am

Several events prior to school starting next week, and after school starts, are on the calendar. Tim Closson, elementary principal provided The Icon with the following information for parents:

MEET THE TEACHER: We will hold our "Meet the Teacher" on Friday, August 27th from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the elementary school. Bus lists will be posted in the elementary hallways.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The school supply list is posted on the school website. Kindergarten student supplies will be furnished in their classrooms.

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BVH offers test to determine genetic probability of breast cancer

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 5:45am

Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise mammography department has partnered with Myriad Genetics to offer a test to determine risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. This new test is called the BRACAnalysis(R).

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You can be on Bluffton school alert!

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 5:04am

BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS ALERT SYSTEM: If you would like to be notified of delays and/or cancellations via a text message on your cell phone, visit the Bluffton school's website at www.bluffton.noacsc.org and sign up.

On the website's home page under the "Parents/ Community" heading click on "Parent Alert System" and follow the simple steps to subscribe to alerts.

Contact any Bluffton school office if you have any questions.

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Public Meetings
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BCE art auction set for Oct. 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 23, 2010 - 4:58am

Mark your calendar now and save Saturday, Oct. 23, for the second annual art auction and dinner to benefit the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE).

The evening will begin with an hour to preview the auction and enjoy drinks from a cash bar, include an elegant dinner, and culminate with the auction featuring work from local artists.

This year, BCE organizers are hosting a juried show of some 30 pieces of art. They are also seeking donors to match the gavel price of one or more items, as an added incentive to bidders.

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