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Dumpsters set up May 18-29 for village spring cleanup

Bluffton residents may start preparing for spring cleaning. The village will have dumpsters at the Spring Street recycling center available from May 18 to 29, according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.

"This will provide residents with 10 days including two weekend to take items to the center," Mehaffie told Bluffton council members on Monday. Household hazardous waste materials are not permitted to be disposed of during this period.

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Apollo board March agenda now on Icon

The March Apollo Career Center board's agenda is now available for Icon viewers. The agenda is in an attachment at the bottom of this story. The meeting is Monday, March 26.

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Bluffton schools accepting student applications for open enrollment 2012-13

The Bluffton Exempted Village School District is currently accepting applications from students interested in attending the school district through open enrollment for the 2012 -2013 school year, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.

Students from any school district in Ohio may apply and enroll in Bluffton Schools tuition free. Students are admitted on a full-time basis only.

Applications are approved annually on a first come, first served basis and approval is subject to grade level enrollment and educational programs.

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Swimming pool preparations are underway - water in village parks is one

It's only March but preparations for this summer's swimming season are underway at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.

Mehaffie's report to council on Monday will provide information about summer preparations being made at the pool.

In addition, thanks to the warmer than normal temperatures, the water in on in the village parks and the rest rooms are open.

Council's March 26 meeting agenda is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Kindergarten teacher Karen Luginbuhl to retire at end of school year

The Bluffton school board accepted the resignation of Karen Luginbuhl, Bluffton kindergarten teacher, effective May 31. The action took place at the March 19 board meeting. Mrs. Luginbuhl has taught in the Bluffton school system for several years.

In other significant board action the board voted to have R.D. Neff & Associates, Bluffton, advertise for bids for the installing of a concession stand and restrooms at Steinmetz Field. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, by the school treasurer in Neff's office.

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Repealed income tax ordinance now on the Icon

Bluffton council released the wording of the one-quarter percent income tax for town hall renovations that was repeated on Monday. Bluffton voters approved the tax on March 6 for capital improvements. That tax will replace the town hall tax when it expires Dec. 31.

The ordinance is available in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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