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Stone today, asphalt tomorrow

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2020 - 3:06pm

Stone goes on the pathway and then it is compacted. These steps took place today on the next leg of the Bentley Road North Lions Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway. On Tuesday asphalt will be laid on the path. A September virtual ribbon cutting is planned.

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Bluffton legion post observes 100th anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2020 - 2:53pm

Bluffton American Legion Post 382 celebrated its 100th anniversary on Aug. 10. It was on that date the the Bluffton post received its charter in 1920.

The  American Legion was born on March 15, 1919, in Paris from a gathering of veterans who believed that a nation worth defending during war time, is a nation worth strengthening, honoring and serving for as long as a veteran lives. 

The Bluffton legion's petition to join the American Legion dated, March 1, 1920, included signers who were all veterans of World War I.

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What you need to know about Bluffton elementary reopen plans

“Meet the Teacher” and Open House are cancelled for this school year
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2020 - 2:11pm

This is the first in a three part series of Bluffton school reopen plans by building.
By Tim Closson,
elementary school principal
As students return to Bluffton Exempted Village Schools this fall, we want to provide the most effective and safest learning environment for our students and staff.

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Seed propagation gardeners topic Sept. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2020 - 1:53pm

Bluffton Area Gardeners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, via Zoom. Dave McPheron, master gardener volunteer for Hardin County, of Star-Farm-Native Plants, will present a program on seed propagation. For a link to the meeting contact Victoria Zeits. The August club newsletter is attached.

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Library board meets Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2020 - 1:44pm

The Bluffton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, via video conferencing. To request an invitation for the meeting, please contact Jessica Hermiller, Director, at  [email protected].  

 

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Take a Bluffton summer art walk

Ninth in a series - Klassen Court art focuses on religious themes
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2020 - 1:29pm

Ninth in a series –
More photos at the bottom this story
Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.

In this weekly series, The Icon features the art created by John Peter Klassen (1888-1975), a long-time Bluffton College art professor, and art by other artists in the community.

For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.

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