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Hohenbrink Excavating, Findlay, is the apparent low bidder

- Report on West Elm Street project
and new restrooms at Buckeye park

Bluffton council approved a bid from Hohenbrink Excavating, Findlay, to complete the West Elm Street improvement project, phase 1. Action was Monday.

Hohenbrink’s bid of $888,009 was the lowest responsible of six bidders, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administration, who was very pleased with the low bid. The bids ranged as high at $1.1 million. Bid opening was July 19.

Bluffton council set several committee meetings for July and August. Each meeting is in the town hall:

July 27 - Utilities, 1 p.m.
Aug. 2 - Pathway board, noon
Aug. 13, Parks and recreation, 6:30 p.m.

 

See federal eligibility inome chart attached at bottom of story -

Bluffton Exempted Village Schools  announced its 2018-2019 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Program. 

Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

Chamber hosts Wednesday event at Southgate

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's next business after hours takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

The event is hosted and sponsored by Southgate Lanes, 9700 Dixie Highway, where it will take place.

This will be a casual gathering with no formal program. Meet and mingle with others from area businesses and organizations.

Courtesy of Southgate Lanes, there will be a free taco bar and music.

The Icon spotted JC 04 on a black Chrysler 300 S in Bluffton.

Vicki Mills, artistic director of Noteworthy Community Choir, Ada, will hold auditions in August. She may be contacted at 419-679-8259 to schedule an audition.

The choir is composed of four groups:
Treble Makers for 6-9 year olds,
Sounds for 7-10 year olds,
Voices for 8-18 year olds
Expressions for 13 to 86+ year olds.

The Noteworthy Community Choir has several engagements already scheduled, including the F and M Picnic in August.

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