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Eighteen hours of all types of events make up this year's Bluffton Relay for Life. The Friday and Saturday Relay will take place in Salzman Stadium at Bluffton University.

Here is the entertainment schedule:

Entertainment Schedule
Friday - June 22
4:30 - 11:30 pm Concession Stand Open (Grand Stand)
5:00 pm Start of Silent Auction (Grand Stand)
6:00 pm Presentation of Color Guard
National Anthem - Aaron Blevins

Opening Remarks/Sponsor Recognition
6:15 pm Survivor / Caregiver Lap

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The yearly evaluation of the superintendent and treasurer, several new teacher hirings, lunch prices and a long list of substitute contracts are on the June 21 school board agenda.

The board will act upon the following new certified employees:

Janelle Bogart - Teacher
1 Year Contract, MA - Step 6, $44,383.00

Kelly Yarnell - Teacher
1 Year Contract, BA - Step 6, $39,409.00

Linda Sycks - Teacher
1 Year Contract, MA - Step 6, $44,383.00

Brigette Hoff - Teacher
1 Year Contract, MA - Step 12, $53,626.00

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Waiting to splash

The Bluffton Community Swimming Pool may be the best place to cool off this week. A popular way to cool off is to take a trip on the slide. These swimmers are waiting in line for their trip. To watch them in action click here.

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Bluffton Police Department
Public Docket
May 31, 2012
May 3
-A debit card was found on the street and turned in to the Police Department.

May 4
-A Carey resident reported losing his wallet while at the Shannon Theater.

May 5
-A Riley St. resident filed a missing juvenile report after her child did not return home the previous evening.
-Police were notified of a suspicious male hanging around the Buckeye Park. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the person who was described.

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Bluffton residents and ONU faculty members Dr. John K. Estell, professor of computer engineering and computer science, and Dr. John-David Yoder, chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department, are co-authors of a paper presented at the 2012 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, held June 10-13 in San Antonio, Texas.

Estell and Yoder along with Dr. Briana Morrison of Southern Polytechnic State University and Dr. Fong Mak of Gannon University, presented the paper.

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"The Bernese Four" from Berne, Ind., will perform during this year's Bluffton Swiss Day program on Sunday, June 24.

A potluck, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Grove Road, at 12:30-3 p.m., features a musical program by Wilmer Sprunger and friends of Berne Ind., with an opening by the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Chorus.

Bring a dish, already hot or cold and ready to serve, and your own table service (plates and silverware). Drinks will be provided.

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