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Last slide run on Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 21, 2019 - 6:08am

Thursday is the final day for the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool to be open. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m., and those hours depend upon the number of swimmers at the pool.

 

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Bluffton Legion donates over $8,100 to 20 area organizations

Proceeds from 10th annual golf outing
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2019 - 2:27pm

The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 donated over $8,100 to 20 different area non-profit organizations on Aug. 15.

The funds were generated from the Legion’s 10th annual charitable golf scramble.

Fred Arnold and Sam Reineke, chair of the golfing event, thanked all the sponsors and golfers for their generous donations. “Without these folks, we would not be able to support all these organizations,” they said.

Recipients include:

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Health Department teen immunization Wednesday

Posted by LizGH on August 20, 2019 - 1:43pm

Allen County Public Health will be hosting a special teen immunization clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 21  from 2 – 5 p.m. The clinic will be for pre-teens and teens entering grades 7 through 12 only. All required school vaccines will be offered as well as recommended vaccines.

Allen County Public Health follows the Centers for Disease Control Recommended Immunization Schedule for all Vaccines. ACPH participates in the Vaccine for Children, or VCF, Program. VCF-eligible youth will not be turned away due to inability to pay. Most private insurances also cover vaccines.

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Bluffton Clean Up group tackles the Riley on Wednesday

Starting at 6 p.m., at village park soccer fields
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 20, 2019 - 9:14am

Bluffton Clean Up invites Icon viewers to the next “clean up” event.

According to Joy Stemen, it is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21.

“We plan to meet at the soccer fields in the back of the village park and work our way to the Sportsman’s Club at Buckeye Park. Depending on the water levels, we will be paddling, walking or wading. Likely all three,” she said.

“As always, we try to keep safety a priority, so dress accordingly and wear proper footwear. No bare feet,” she said.  

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Final day to swim is Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2019 - 5:05pm

The Bluffton Community Swimming Pool will close for the season this week.

Swimming is available, depending if there are enough swimmers, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21-22, from 2 to 6 p.m.

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More than 1,225 students anticipated this school year

General fund carry-over balance of just over $6.1 million
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2019 - 2:20pm

Bluffton school enrollment is anticipated at more than 1,225, the largest enrollment here in 20 years. That fact, plus an update the school year, which begins Monday, Aug. 26, are in the summer school newsletter, attached at the bottom of this story.

Here is a partial overview of the year by Greg Denecker, superintendent. His complete overview is in the newsletter.
We are excited to welcome over 1,225 students into our district on the first day of school. This is our largest district enrollment since 1999-2000.

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