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30 degrees outside, but let's talk about the swimming pool

Village park and recreation committee recommends wages and rates for 2021
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 3:26pm

It's 30 degrees, or less, outside, but Bluffton council’s park and recreation committee has the swimming pool on its mind.

Committee members Ben Stahl and Mitch Kingsley presented several recommends to council, which were approved on Feb. 8. The recommendations came from a Feb. 3 committee meeting with Jennifer Wilson, pool manager.

Several actions involve establishing positions, wages and rates for the 2021 season. Those amounts are attached below this story. There will be no admission price increases in 2021.

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Haley Baker graduates from Baldwin Wallace; Heather Kahle from Ohio University

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 2:55pm

Two Bluffton High School graduates participated in fall and winter commencements. 

Haley Baker graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, with a Bachelor of Science: Psychology.

Heather Kahle graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (baccalaureate nursing) from Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions.

 

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BHS graduates named to dean's lists

At Ohio University and University of Findlay
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 2:50pm

Several Bluffton High School graduates were named to area college dean’s lists. Those students follow:

Ohio University
Ali Moser in the College of Arts and Sciences
Rhett Donaldson in the College of Arts and Sciences
Ben Theis in the College of Business
Abigail Pennington in the College of Fine Arts
Kevin Childs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions
Darby Prichard in the University College

University of Findlay
Brandy Duling
Kenneth Lovett
Sarah Siders
Daniel White

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Why it's called a nuthatch

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 2:14pm

This is actually two photos of the same nuthatch at the Icon feeder. It likes peanuts, but usually carried the nut off in a tree to eat. We guess that's why it's called a nuthatch.

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They like to swim - and they are pretty good at it

There's a new athletic team in town • Bluffton HS swim team
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 1:14pm

Photos by Jamie Nygaard
You've read about the Bluffton High School swim team on the Icon this winter, but you've not met the members. 

This is the first official Bluffton swim team. Coaches are Rachel Diller and Bob Verb, who also coach the Bluffton Sardines summer team.

Nine members of the high school team advanced from the sectional tournament and will compete at the district event at Bowling Green State University on Feb. 19.

Attached is a photo of the team and coach.

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Sports
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Child Development Center enrolling preschool and pre-K

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 12:08pm

Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, is currently enrolling children for its preschool and pre-Kindergarten program, according to Francine Donathan, director.

“Stop by or call the center,” she said. “We will be happy to give you a tour.”

Bluffton Child Development Center accepts children ages six weeks old until they are 12 years of age. It offers Infant room class, Toddler room class, Preschool 1 class, Preschool 2 class, Pre-K class, and School-Age/Latch-Key class.

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