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2012 Bluffton Sardine Swim Team Schedule

All meets start at 6 p.m.

Monday, June 11 - Kenton at Bluffton
Thursday, June 14 - Wapakoneta at Bluffton
Monday, June 18 - Westside at Bluffton
Thursday, June 21 - Shawnee at Bluffton
Monday, June 25 - Bluffton at Van Wert
Thursday, June 28 - Bluffton at Lost Creek/Ada
Monday, July 2 - Bluffton at Sherwood
Friday-Saturday, July 13-14 - WOAL meet at Bluffton

The Bluffton Sardines swim team will hold a registration and information meeting at the Bluffton Pool Shelter house (next to the pool parking lot) on at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31.

There will be a short parent meeting to answer questions and to talk about the season. A representative from Poco Loco swim shop will be on hand for swim suit try on and purchase.

Practice begins on Monday, June 4.

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As we continue our aerial survey of Bluffton in the late 1940-early 1950 era, we encourage viewer comments.

Notice:

o the houses across from the high school and post office that no longer exist

o the width of the sidewalk in front of the post office in relation to the other sidewalks

o the era of vehicles on Main Street

o someone riding a bike on Main Street

o the garages in the alley on the west side of Main Street

o the Carma Theater sign

Bluffton's blue bird

Bluffton's blue bird of happiness is a tree swallow. Several bird houses are located at the Motter Metro Park to attract blue birds. Here's one and, while the bird in this house is blue, but you might say it's a professional squatter. Click for more information.

Mosquito spraying in Bluffton started last week, according to Jamie Mehaffie, Bluffton village administrator. In his report to be made during Tuesday's Bluffton council meeting, he will note that spraying is scheduled on Wednesday evenings as needed, weather permitting.

Thursday spraying is the backup option to Wednesday. The village service department is handling the spraying. It is using a product called Duet.

Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "Men In Black 3" (PG-13) will be showing at the theatre from June 1-7. All 2D seats are $3.00. All 3D seats are only $6.00.

(Please note: passes cannot be accepted for any shows of this feature)

Show times follow:

2D - Each evening at 7 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30.

3D - Each evening at 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4 PM.

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