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Bike and pedestrian count underway

Ninth year of the project shows that bikers and pedestrian traffic is increasing in Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2020 - 5:05pm

You will see many Bluffton residents parked in strategic locations around town this week with a notepad and pencil.

They are volunteers involved in a twice-a-year bike and pedestrian count in the village. Twenty-seven residents are involved in this week's count.

You’ll find them near the Lion’s Way path on Lake Street, on College Avenue near the Triplett Bike Path, at Main and Parkview, at Augsburger and Elm Street and a couple other locations in town.

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Regional news
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Answers to the 2 most FAQs in Bluffton this month

When is clean-up week? • Will Republic pick up our trash and recycle carts?
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2020 - 4:23pm

The two most frequently asked questions in Bluffton this month are:
• When in clean-up week?
• What do we do with the Republic trash and recycle carts?

The answers follow:
Clean up week May 18-21
Village of Bluffton clean up week is Monday to Thursday, May 18-21, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

Dumpsters will be placed at the Bluffton recycle center on Spring Street during this period.

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Regional news
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My awesome teacher - Mrs. Huffman

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2020 - 2:18pm

Teacher Appreciation Week was May 4-8. In cooperation with the Bluffton PTO, the Icon is posting drawings of elementary teachers created by elementary students. Henrietta Kaiser, first grader, created this drawing of her teacher, Mrs. Huffman.

The Icon invites all elementary students to submit a drawing of a teacher. Send to: [email protected].

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Wear your mask proudly

Hi, I'm Teresa Pinks
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2020 - 2:13pm

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughtful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

 

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Today's BHS seniors in the spotlight

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2020 - 2:10pm

Here's today's installment of the Bluffton High School Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight. Each weekday until the end of May the Icon will feature photos and future plans for four BHS seniors.  Students will be featured in a four-set random order. 

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People
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What you learn from reading signs

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2020 - 2:07pm

Take a walk down Main Street, check out the signs and you'll learn something new. This sign is in the window of Bluffton Public Library - and you can see the reflection in the window of Bluffton High School.

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