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School board okays replacement of BHS air conditioning chiller; will examine bids for Harmon Stadium repair

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2010 - 5:58pm

Several contract agreements made up much of the March 15 Bluffton school board agenda, however the most important two items were the discussion of the Harmon Field stadium repair and the replacement of high school air conditioning chiller.

The board authorized the Bluffton firm of R.D. Neff & Associates to develop bid specifications, to advertise the project and oversee the bidding process for renovation of the stadium. The bid opening is April 6. The board set a special meeting for April 12 to accept the Harmon Field bid.

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Three straight 60+ degree days

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2010 - 2:03pm

You'd think it was spring. The Bluffton area experienced three straight days of 60+ degrees and none were a record high.The high and low temperatures for the last seven days are provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Date High Low Prec.

9th 56 27 .03

10th 62 42 .05

11th 63 43 .07

12th 65 44 .19

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School superintendent updates district on two major repair projects: air conditioning system at BHS and Harmon Field stadium

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2010 - 1:20pm

By Greg Denecker

Superintendent of Bluffton schools

There are two topics from the March 15 school board meeting on which I would like to provide updates.

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Methel Benroth celebrates 90th March 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 15, 2010 - 1:29pm

Methel Benroth will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, March 26. A family celebration will be held in her honor. Cards may be sent to the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.

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Bluffton non-profit groups invited to take advantage of arts and crafts show

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 14, 2010 - 3:35pm

Bluffton non-profit organizations are invited to take advantage of a half-price booth cost for the May 22 arts and crafts show. Non-profit groups are invited to create a display about what their organization is all about. They may also sell items from their booth, if they choose.

"It's a great way for local clubs and organizations to share what they are all about to the community," said Jerry Burkholder, craft show vendor coordinator.

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Says she's not a Harley fan

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2010 - 5:35pm
Bike One

The driver claims she's not a Harley fan, but the license plate says she is. We spotted this plate on North Main Street.

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