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School's itemized list of projects from 2016-17

During the past year, the Bluffton school district has completed many different permanent improvement projects, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent. 

Below is the revenue chart of the combined monies brought in by the tax and the list of expenditures for the projects completed thanks to this fund. This list is printed in the summer school newsletter, recently released

The beginning of September is peak waterfowl and hawk migration in Ohio and the Blanchard River attracts a wide variety of these birds. Experience the fall bird migration by canoe at Hancock Park District’s “Birding on the Blanchard.”

Bring your binoculars to Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront and grab the best seat in the house to see these fabulous flyers. An experienced birder/program specialist will be guiding the group from 8:30 to 10 a.m.. 

Your invitation to be part of the Nov. 25 Blaze of Lights parade

90 days and counting.

It's time to start planning your Blaze of Lights parade float or unit entry.

This year’s Blaze, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce takes place on Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Bluffton.

BLAZE PARADE APPLICATION FORM
AT BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Junior Weihrauch is the parade chairperson. Groups interested in being in the parade should mail the application form to:
Junior Weihrauch
20791 State Route 68
Arlington, OH 45814
1-419-365-5304

Check out the determined look on this Bluffton fisherman as it watches for lunch in The Centre pond. Though it lacks a fishing license from the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club, who's going to complain? It's one of Bluffton's great blue herons.

5 first grade sections; school spends $2,700 less that state average per pupil; testing shows district consistently near top of state

Residents of the Bluffton school district received the Bluffton school summer newsletter this week. The newsletter is posted at the bottom of this story. Greg Denecker, superintendent, provides the following school district update as the first day of school is Monday.

By Greg Denecker, superintendent
We are looking forward to the start of a fantastic school year.  On Aug. 28, we will welcome approximately 1,200 students into our district.

Center invites collectors to display their toys

The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St., will host a toy car show during the Saturday, Sept. 23, Bluffton Fall Festival, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

"We are looking for collectors young and old, who collect Matchbox, Hot Wheels or other toy cars to display during the festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m." she said.

The show will be free and open to the public. There is no cost to display the toy cars.

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