August 2014

Smith's Realty Professionals announce a new listing, according to Larry Smith. The listing is a residence at 45 Crystal Place, Bluffton. The residence has a listing price of $159,000. For complete details open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

First National Bank is offering a 32-month CD special now through Aug. 31.The limited-time offer includes  an annual percentage yield (APY) of 1.25 percent.

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We are open for breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday-Friday mornings. Breakfast is served all day!

LUNCH SPECIALS for August 19-22

TUESDAY
Tomato bisque
Roast beef grilled cheese
Chicken guacamole wrap
Shrimp and avocado salad

WEDNESDAY
Chicken and wild rice soup
Turkey club
Kale, bean and cheese ravioli with side salad
Spinach, chicken and apple salad

Bluffton schools start on Monday, Aug. 25, and the Bluffton school board will act on several items tonight (Aug. 18) to finalize preparations for the new school year.

On the board agenda includes:
• Executive session to discuss employment of personnel
• A long-term substitute teacher contract to Erin Oberly, effective Aug. 22
• Service resolution with Lugibihl Spray Service
• Substitute teacher action for 10 persons
• Approval of transportation routing plan
• Contracts and assignments for eight coaches

The Village of Bluffton's insurance carrier has okayed an initial payment of $146,645.64 for the damage caused to the town hall as a result of the sprinkler head that broke in May.

AUG. 18 COUNCIL AGENDA AT BOTTOM OF STORY

In his report to council, Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator,  will inform council that this amount was based on an initial claim of $174,378.98 submitted by the adjustor. It was reduced by the village's $1,000 deductible and $26,733.34 in depreciation.

Anna Crisp is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.

Anna Fredritz is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.

Brittany Hover is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.

Clay Wilson is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.

Bluffton's Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co., is completing construction on a new store in Maumee’s The Shops at Fallen Timbers, and plans to begin serving its popcorn snacks and gift tins in September.

“Our business was born in northwest Ohio, and The Shops at Fallen Timbers are the perfect family environment for our next step,” said Pete Suter, co-founder and CEO of Shirley’s. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with folks in the Toledo area to create happiness through fundraisers, gifts and anytime snacks.”

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