July 2022

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The anticipation is almost over. After a year of preparation by Bluffton Lions Foundation volunteers, the July 16 Ride to Remember is on the horizon. This is the 8th annual event, which provides multiple scenic routes for bicyclists, from an 11-mile fun ride to the 111-mile Triplett Challenge, which awards personalized certificates.

The marked routes have rest areas 16-20 miles apart, with water, ice and snacks. GPS routes, registration and complete details are available at www.RidetoRemember.net

Route distances are:

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Rachel Irene (Criblez) Crow, 103, of Findlay passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Bluffton to Adele (Grant) and Alfred Criblez. She married Almond Leroy "Roy" Crow on Oct. 3, 1945, who preceded her in death on July 10, 2004.

She is survived by her four children who loved and revered her: Toinette (James) Mohr, Greeley, CO; Rosine (Paul) Kohler, Port Townsend, WA; Curtis (Bonnie) Crow, Bow, NH; and Robroy (Debra) Crow, Findlay.

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On Thursday, July 14, the segment of Bentley Rd from Elm to Grove Street will be closed from 8:00-10:00 a.m.

The closure is related to the installation of lights at Salzman Stadium.

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Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton, will host an old-fashioned ice cream social from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. The social is part of the church’s ongoing 150th anniversary celebration.

The menu includes shredded chicken sandwiches, homemade chicken and noodles, hot dogs, assorted chips, pies, cookies, ice cream, lemonade and water.

Donations accepted. The public is welcome.

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Bluffton University will hold a Summer Prospect Camp for baseball players on August 14, 2022. The program is for players in grades 10-12.

The invitation describes the event as "an important prospect identification tool for the Bluffton University baseball program. While serving to identify top prospects, it also allows the prospects to spend a day with our program and gain valuable exposure to our staff and players, while performing on Memorial Field, one of the best fields in the region."

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A "Football Frenzy" fun run will be held beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, at the Pandora Missionary Church, 300 Rocket Ridge, Pandora, Ohio.

This Pandora-Gilboa 5K run-walk is hosted by LifeWise Academy Pandora-Gilboa and sponsored by Sprunger Insurance and Gleaner Life Insurance.

All who register, including “bench-warmers,” receive a t-shirt. Early sign-up is encouraged, because this allows the Race Director to prepare for the number of participants and ensures shirt availability.

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A Pandora Community Meal will be held from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on July 27, 2022  at Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E. Washington St.

The free meal is dine in or carry out. 

Hilty Memorial Home is sponsoring the event.

Menu: Chicken salad croissant, potato salad, chips, strawberry cake, drink 

Find this event and others on our classifieds page under Events of Interest.

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David C. Peckham, 13, passed away July 10, 2022, at his residence. 

David was born July 4, 2009 in Troy, OH, to Mark and Bina Peckham who survive. 

David attended Cory-Rawson Middle School where he dedicated countless hours to wrestling, football, and baseball. He loved to cook, participate in crafts, and play video games. Above all, he was a caring and considerate boy who loved to help other people. He dearly loved his family and friends. 

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2023 budget approved, new firefighter hired, public events approved

The July 11 regular meeting of the Village of Bluffton Council had quorum with council members Joe Sehlhorst and Phill Talavinia absent.

Following the approval of minutes from two prior meetings and bill payments, Mayor Richard Johnson asked for committee reports. (Packet with minutes and supporting materials.)

 

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Riley Creek Arbor is sponsoring free pool admission for the first 125 people at the Bluffton Community Pool on:

  • Friday, July 15, 2022 from 12 – 8 p.m.**
     
  • Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 1 – 6 p.m.

Be sure to sign up that day at the pool for a drawing for a FREE beach towel. Three will be given away with the drawing to be held Monday, July 18 and winners will be announced on the Riley Creek Arbor Facebook page or contacted soon after.

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