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Author, educator to help welcome Bluffton University class of 2017

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2013 - 9:59am

Lorene Cary, whose memoir, “Black Ice,” is this year’s summer reading for first-year Bluffton University students, will be the featured speaker Tuesday, Aug. 27, as Bluffton welcomes the class of 2017 at its annual opening convocation.

With faculty in regalia looking on, about 290 new first-year and transfer students will be introduced during the ceremony, which begins at 10:45 a.m. in Founders Hall.

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Bluffton University
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It's one busy fall in Bluffton - just check the calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2013 - 6:05pm

Just when you thought nothing is going on in this small town, think again. 

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of several Bluffton fall events. And, this is by no means the complete list.

Some of these are chamber sponsored, other chamber supported, while others are for information purposes. Watch the Icon for more details on all these events, and in the meantime, add the ones of interest to your calendar.

 

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Events
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Slide in, the water’s fine

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2013 - 4:20pm

Bluffton youth know how to stay cool in August. The Bluffton Community Swimming Pool slide offers a cooling effect.

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Spicy Pepper Slaw brings some heat

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2013 - 2:11pm

How about something fresh for the end of summer garden bounty? It sounds like it would go great with a nice steak off the grill.

Spicy Pepper Slaw

Recipe submitted by Sue Zimmer of Ada to the Liberty National Bank Cookbook.

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Columnists
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Southgate Lanes-chamber team up for Sept. 28 fundraiser

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2013 - 6:38pm

Southgate Lanes and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to sponsor a Business Bowling Scramble on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the bowling alley, 9700 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton.

“The event is a fundraiser for the chamber’s Main Street banner project,” said Derek Dukes of the bowling alley. “Ten four-person teams will compete in the evening scramble. Bowling begins at 5 p.m.”

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Regional news
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School board puts final touches on back-to-school action

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2013 - 6:22pm

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.

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Public Meetings
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