Unofficial 2012 State Report Card scores indicate that the Bluffton school district performance index rating should be the highest ever received by the school.
That report is part of the summer district newsletter released to The Icon.
According to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, Bluffton's performance index rating should be 107.4. This rating should place Bluffton in the top 3 to 5 percent of all districts in Ohio.
If the amen of nature is always a flower, then this garden is an amen with an explanation point.
It's one of those flower beds you wish you could transplant in your own yard. Linda Suter, 122 Grove St., says it's all Bob's. "He did it," she said.
The short version is that Bob went to Stratton's Greenhouse, came home with annuals recommended by Susie Stratton, dug a trench, put it good soil (no clay soil here), and the rest is history.
It's this simple: you must stop and view the flowers at 122 Grove St. The front fence garden is a Bob Suter creation and The Icon names it the best arrangement of annuals in Bluffton this summer.
Looking for something to do after Labor Day? The Inn at ONU has two special events to help you celebrate the month.
On Thursday, Sept. 20, join The Inn for its monthly afternoon tea from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Enjoy featured teas along with finger sandwiches, petite pastries, desserts and more. Enjoy time with friends, family and even co-workers at this special event.
Musical entertainment is provided. To prepare for every guests experience, The Inn request reservations. Reservations are $10.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call 419.772.2500.
There was a five-way tie for first place in this week's Icon Football Contest. Jim Dillman, Kassandra Chiles, Luke Amstutz, Marc Shaner and Roger Steffan all correctly picked 13 of 15 games. Jim and Roger were eliminated by the first tie-breaker by picking Bluffton to win. Marc was eliminated by the second tie-breaker by picking Ada to win by 1-7 points. That leaves two tied.
Kassandra Chiles and Luke Amstutz both picked 13 games correctly and had the same two tie-breakers.
Other contestants:
