How often will we experience a month with temperatures showing a 62-degree range? Or, a month when the average temperature is 11.2 degrees above the normal average?
We experienced this in February, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
• February 2017’s low temperature of 11 degrees on Feb. 9, and the high of 73 degrees on Feb. 24, proved it is possible.
• February 2017’s average daily temperature of 39.2 degrees, compared to the normal average February daily temperature of 28.6, also provided it possible.
Georgia Owen, Bluffton High School junior, is the Icon's BHS art student of the month. She has taken Art 1 and Design 1 class.
"I enjoy art because it feels good working on a project so long and when it is finished there is a sense of accomplishment," she said. "It is fun to be able to express my ability in doing what I like."
Following high school she hopes to study to become a pediatric surgeon.
The Village of Bluffton will hold a special council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, for the purpose of contracts, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
Each year for the last six years, the Bluffton University baseball team has raised donations to shave their heads as a fundraiser for the Vs. Cancer Foundation.
Bluffton Hospital reports the following births from late January through February:
January
30 – Addilyn Mae Salice Tijerina, daughter of Carmen Balcarcel Rice and Nathan Tijerina, Leipsic
31 – Scarlett Elaina Stratton, daughter of David and Jaime Stratton, Chagrin Falls
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs invites the community to meet this year’s Ropp Triplett Business Competition contestants and have some free dessert, thanks for local caterers.
The family-friendly event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St.
During the evening BCE will announce the winners of this year’s business plan competition. It has two divisions: Emerging Area Businesses, and Established Bluffton Businesses.
The AARP Tax Assistance at the Bluffton Senior Center does not have any more appointment times available for 2017, according to Tonya Meyer, Center director.
Bluffton High School will honor 97 students at the 18th annual Academic Letter Banquet on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Cafetorium. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who have a 3.50 GPA and higher will be honored.
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce recognized First National Bank as recipient of the Large Business of the Year Award in Feburary, according to Todd Mason, FNB president and chief executive officer.
Fighting the Drug Epidemic in Ohio, presented by Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder will be held Thursday, March 9, at noon.
Registration is requested. Bring your lunch if you wish and find out more about this current issue affecting our community. Burkholder's talk includes a Q&A session following. Interested in attending, but need an evening time slot? Please note this and include your contact info on the registration sheet (or call the library at 419-358-5016 and ask staff to do so.)
