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Thanks for support of the Bluffton Schools' renewal levy

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on March 22, 2016 - 4:28pm

On behalf of the Bluffton Schools' Board of Education and the levy committee, I would like to thank you for your support of our renewal on Tuesday, March 15.  We will continue to spend these permanent improvement dollars wisely and will continue to make public where this money is spent each year.  We are very proud of our school and the community that supports it.  Thank you, again, for all you do for our district!

Sincerely,
Greg Denecker
Superintendent, Bluffton Schools

 

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Letters
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Food Pantry provides its April-May "wish list"

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 22, 2016 - 3:49pm

The Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry provided the Icon with an April-May wish list.

According to Ed Yeager, president of the assistance program board, "The Food Pantry wishes to thank the Bluffton Boy Scouts and the generous people of Bluffton for the outpouring of support during the recent Boy Scout drive. 

"The pantry is nicely stocked, but, as always, there are several items that are needed and would be appreciated as you continue to pick up supplies for the Pantry."

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Regional news
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Pathway discussion

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 22, 2016 - 3:10pm

The Bluffton Pathway Board met last week with the Bluffton council street and alley committee. The two groups meet quarterly to touch base with each other. This summer will see work on a pathway-bike path from Augsburger Road to Maple Crest. Dick Ramseyer is the president of the pathway board.

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April 6 Civic Engagement Day theme: Gender roles, relationship, realities

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 22, 2016 - 3:02pm

Jonathan Gottschall, author of “The Professor in the Cage” will present the Civic Engagement Day lecture titled “The Professor in the Cage: Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch” at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, in Yoder Recital Hall.
 

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Bluffton University
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3 letterwinners, lots of frosh expected to make Pirate softball season exciting

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 22, 2016 - 1:38pm

Bluffton High School's softball team launches its 2016 season with a mix of experience and youngsters. Tony Rumer coaches the team and has a 33-32 win-loss coaching record. Assisting him is Darryl Willis and Adam Burris.

Three returning letter winners from last year's 14-12 overall and 6-2 NWC team include:
• Sami Fruchey, senior, pitcher, all conference
• Taylor Monday, senior, first base, all conference
• Abbie Parkins, junior, third base

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Sports
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Airport Advisory Commission meeting moved

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 22, 2016 - 9:08am

The Village of Bluffton’s Airport Advisory Commission meeting is rescheduled for noon on Thursday, March 24, at the Bluffton Airport, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
 
 

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Public Meetings
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