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Volunteers needed in several areas - it's all about village cultivation

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Bluffton in Bloom, now in its second year, is expanding its scope of awareness in the community.  The committee seeks community volunteers to assist its efforts this year.

Bloom board members are Tom Schmidt, chair, Nancy Benroth, Denise Fett, Becky Ramey and Mark Simmons. Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, is the village liason to the board.

Bluffton in Bloom is affiliated with the national organization “America in Bloom.” 

Several additional committee meetings set

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The Village of Bluffton’s next regular council meeting is rescheduled from Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, to Tuesday, May 29, according to Laura Ewing, village fiscal officer. 

Other public meetings scheduled include:
• joint Finance and Utility committees, Monday, May 21, noon
• Streets Committee, Wednesday, May 30, 5:30 p.m.
• Tree Commission, Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.
• America In Bloom, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 6:30 p.m. 

All meetings are held at the town hall.
 

The swim season is almost upon us

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As soon as school ends, the swimming season begins.

On Monday, Bluffton council will act on setting swimming pool prices and approving the 2018 staff. On May 15, the village will begin to fill the pool. Patriot Concrete has replaced approximately 2,800 square feet of concrete decking. The floor coating system for the interior and exterior areas is yet to be determined.

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They painted the street. Here's some views of the Bluffton High School seniors painting their names and other paraphanalia on the street in front of the high school. More photos here (Jamie Nygaard photos)

You never know who you will meet there

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Several famous people, international ambassadors and persons representing various professions visited Bluffton one evening last week.

There was Clara Barton and Emily Dickinson. Esther and Ruth of Old Testament fame stopped by as did Catherine the Great and Socrates.  And, Paul Revere rode in.

Several representatives of nations south of the border with ambassadors included Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.

Profesions setting shop including an elementary principal, deputy sheriff, and dance teacher, electrician and turf management pro.

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Planning for the 2018 Blaze of Lights is underway. The first order of business is the selection of a theme.

It's "The 12 Days of Christmas," according to Paula Scott, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Like previous Blaze of Lights, this year's event is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, making it Nov. 24.

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