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Bluffton recycling and refuse collection procedure changes on June 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 27, 2013 - 9:09pm

On June 1 major changes occur in Bluffton’s recycling and refuse pick up procedure. One of the most noticeable changes is that new recycling and refuse carts are being delivered to residents.

The new system enables customers to now recycle glass and more plastic (numbers 1 to 7). Previously glass was not accepted and pastic was limited.

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Council report: Swimming pool patrons may now follow pool activities on Twitter

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 27, 2013 - 8:47pm

If swimming is your thing in the summer, you’ll be happy to know that you may now follow the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool on Twitter.

Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, told The Icon that pool patrons may now follow the pool at “Bluffton Pool.” The pool managers will provide updates on pool activities, closing and conditions.

Also this year, patrons will notice a few changes at the pool. There is a new four-square and hop-scotch area, for example.

While the weather may not cooperate, the pool is ready to official open this weekend.

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Kyle Leatherman hired as new Bluffton middle school principal

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2013 - 5:11pm

Bluffton has a new middle school principal.

Kyle Leatherman, a business and technology teacher at Gibsonburg, was picked by the Bluffton school board to replace Dean Giesige who has accepted a postion at Celina City Schools.

According to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, Leatherman holds a bachelor's and master's degree from Heidelberg. He holds the appropriate licensing as a school principal. He obtained that from the University of Findlay.

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Special board meeting to interview MS candidates May 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2013 - 4:44pm

The Bluffton Exempted Village Board of Education has set a special board meeting for Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office to interview middle school principal candidates.

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Steve Amstutz retirement; Dean Giesige resignation on Monday's school board agenda

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2013 - 4:21pm

Bluffton school board will act on two resignations on Monday. Steve Amstutz, middle school teacher, is resigninng. Dean Giesige, middle school principal is also resigning.

The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary media center.

Monday's agenda also includes approving the list of graduates from the class fo 2013. That list is part of the agenda posted as an attachment at the bottom of this story.

In other action, the board will act upon a five year forecase revision for fiscal years 2013- 2017.

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Village zoning inspector's report on Monday's council agenda

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2013 - 3:39pm

Bluffton council will receive an update on Monday night from Jerry Cupples, Bluffton zoning inspector. His report includes what Cupples terms his successes and failures.

Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, asked Cupples to provide council with the update on his efforts regarding property maintenance issues.

Cupples’s report follows:

TO: Mayor and Council:

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