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Free social media workshop Friday morning in town hall

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2013 - 4:55pm

Would you like to improve your Facebook page? Do you want to attract more viewers to your page? Do you have question about social media that you've been afraid to ask?

Don't worry. A free social media workshop sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is planned at 8:45 a.m., Friday, April 12, in the third floor of the town hall.

The event is open to the public, but requires an RSVP to [email protected]. This free workshop could cost $75 or more, but is held as an incentive for persons to join the chamber.

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Regional news
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May 11 arts and crafts show could be one of largest in several seasons

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2013 - 4:36pm

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 11. That’s the date of the 42nd annual Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show. The show is on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a chamber fundraiser.

The show includes several traditional features and some new ones that will make this year one of the largest is several seasons.

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April 11 Friends of Library tea has touch of mystery

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2013 - 1:27pm

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold a spring tea with a touch of mystery on Thursday, April 11.

The team at 5:45 p.m. in the Richland Room. The cost is $12. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the library front desk.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Clyde Augsburger was a lifelong farmer

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2013 - 1:22pm

Clyde W. Augsburger, 84, of Bluffton died April 8, 2013, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, surrounded by family.

Mr. Augsburger was born in Bluffton on Oct. 2, 1928, to the late Omar and Fannie (Frankhauser) Augsburger. On July 11, 1948, he married Donna McCullough and she survives.

He grew up in the Pandora and Bluffton areas, attending the Stratton one-room schoolhouse on the Ewing farm his first and second grades in school. When he graduated from Pandora High School in 1946 he began a lifelong career as a farmer.

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Obituaries
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Two shows this week at Shannon Theatre

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2013 - 10:58am

Playing Friday, April 12 through Thursday, April 18 are:

The Croods (PG), an animated comedy, will be showing every evening at 7 p.m. in additions to matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For the late show, every evening at 9:30 p.m. will be:
Identity Theif (R), a comedy starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.

.Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn flavor of the month for April is Raspberry Truffle.

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Events
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Three-year refuse and recycling contract accepted

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 9, 2013 - 9:36am

Following the open session of Bluffton council on Monday, the council entered executive session to discuss contracts and pending litigation.

Following the executive session, council returned to open session. There is accepted the bid for refuse and recycling submitted by Republic Services for a new three-year contract, commencing June 1, 2013.

"There will be more information forthcoming on the contract and any changes that residents may expect," Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, told The Icon.

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Public Meetings
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