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Stratton Greenhouses opens for the season on April 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 11:02am

Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 E. Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, will open for the 2011 season on Monday, April 4, according to Steve and Susie Stratton, owners.

Customers will find cool weather vegetables and flowers initially, with more plants being stocked as temperatures warm up.

Greenhouse hours from April 4 to 16 are Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Monday, April 18 on hours will be Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday hours will be announced soon.

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Some flood victims may qualify for long-term SBA loans

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 7:29am

Some federal aid is coming in to Bluffton flood victims, according to Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief. He informed The Icon today that the following information was supplied by the Allen County EMA:

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued an "SBA-only"disaster declaration for Auglaize and Marion counties as a result of
the flooding from late February.

This declaration also includes contiguous counties therefore Allen County residents are eligible as well for long-term, low-interest loans from SBA.

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Bud from Putnam

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 5:37am

Bud N. lives in Putnam County. What's his last name? The Icon spotted this plate on Main Street.

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Boy Scouts seek assistance with their American Indian village project

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 20, 2011 - 10:58am

Help a Bluffton Boy Scout become an American Indian this summer.

Members of the Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 seek some financial assistance for a sesquicentennial project they are involved with this summer, according to Gary Wetherill, assistant scoutmaster.

"The troop has been asked by the sesquicentennial committee to build and staff an American Indian village for the two weekends of the sesquicentennial celebration," Wetherill told The Icon.

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Post-prom meeting March 28 at BHS

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2011 - 4:29pm

All Bluffton High School Junior Class parents are invited to a Post-Prom Planning Meeting on Monday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Parents who would like to be involved but are unable to attend this meeting are asked to contact Susan Liska.

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Historical sesquicentennial "ball' planned June 25 at The Centre

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 18, 2011 - 12:37pm

Bluffton's historical sesquicentennial ball will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at The Centre.

"Look through your wardrobe and find some period pieces or perhaps you can sew or rent a costume. Any era will do from the 186's through 2000.,"said Beverly Amstutz of the planning committee.

There will be an 1860 instrumental group, beautiful decorations, and dancing. Also refreshments and all for $10 per person.

"Ask your friends and relatives to attend this fabulous representation of an era from our past," she said.

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