Lots of back-to-school items are on Monday’s Bluffton school board agenda, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.
The 2013-14 school year official starts Monday, Aug. 26. Then on Thursday, Aug. 29, kindergarten classes begin.
The board will act on the resignation of Ned Niswander, custodian, effective Aug. 31, and the classified contract of Shaun Kopp, custodian, effective Aug. 19.
Several supplemental, substitute teacher, long-term sub and home tutoring contracts will be acted upon.
William Hauenstein, 88 died August 16, 2013 at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.
He was born April 1, 1925 in Ada to the late Clyde and Mary (Sutter) Hauenstein.
On March 28, 1948 he married Betty Ewing and she died August 27, 2001. He later married Rosie Smith on June 28, 2002 and she survives.
William retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant in 2005 after 47 years. He was a member of the International Threshers Association, National Rifle Association, VFW Post 1275, Amvets, and the Lima Moose. He was a Army Air Corps World War II veteran.
It's Allen County Fair week.This year's fair runs from Friday, Aug. 16, through Saturday, Aug. 24.
While the fair for some means rides, food and entertainment, for many Bluffton youth the fair means entering junior fair competition. For many Bluffton adults, it means entering open class competitions.
The fair offers several other activities including a demolition derby, cheerleading competition, harness racing, antique tractor pull, band showcase, baton and flag corp competition, truck, tractor and semi sled pull.
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