October 2022

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By Paula Scott

Happy Halloween from the Bluffton Icon. The Village has designated 6:00-7:30 p.m. on October 27 for Trick or Treating.

To celebrate, the Icon is sharing a custom Bluffton coloring page featuring the scarecrow princess from Roots by Strattons, which recently won a Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce decorating contest.

Love your coloring results? Send us a scan or photo at info@blufftonicon.com.

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A Flu Immunization Clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October at the Bluffton CVS Pharmacy, 29126 N Main St., with 

  • Regular and High Dose (for those over 65) Flu shots offered
  • $0 copay through most insurances
  • Little to no wait time - walk ins welcome
  • No appointment or registration necessary

Any questions please call 419-369-4019.

The clinic is provided partnership with CVS Pharmacy and Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy

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By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1972, Sammy Davis, Jr. released the song, The Candy Man.  Sammy Davis, Jr. was an amazingly talented man who could sing, dance, play various instruments, and could make you laugh.  He was considered to be one of the world’s best entertainers during his career.

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UPDATED on October 27.

Dorothy Lucille Balmer, 96, passed away October 26, 2022 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Dorothy was born July 25, 1926 in Bluffton to the late Quinten and Edna (Freyman) Burkholder.  On June 12, 1947 she married Donald Balmer who preceded her in death on April 18, 2007. 

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By Cort Reynolds

The top-seeded Bluffton High School girls soccer team defeated Mansfield Christian 5-2 in their Div. III district semifinal match at Steinmetz Field Tuesday night, October 25.

The Pirate girls improved to 16-2 with the convincing win. They will face third seed Riverdale (11-5-2) in the district finals Saturday, October 29 at Steinmetz Field. The game starts at 3 p.m.

The Mansfield Christian Flames ended up 9-9-2 after the defeat.

Bluffton built a 4-0 lead and never trailed.

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The Village of Bluffton has announced the following public meetings:

Pathway Board – Thursday, November 3 at noon.

Safety Services Committee – Monday, November 7 at noon.

Utilities Committee – Tuesday, November 8 at noon.

Personnel Committee – Wednesday, November 9 at noon.

Parks & Recreation Committee – Thursday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m.

Village Council – Monday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m.

All meetings are at the Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. unless otherwise noted.

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By Cort Reynolds

Six Bluffton High School football players made second team all-league for Fall 2022 in voting recently conducted by the NWC league coaches.

Junior receiver Braeden Jordan was named second team all-conference. He caught 23 passes for 532 yards (3.1 avg.) and four touchdowns.

Pirate senior lineman Jacob Granger was voted second team all-league on offense. 

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Trick or Treat night in Bluffton is from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27. An area news outlet accidentally listed it as Wednesday.

Fortunately, today's rain is forecast to go away.

NEW: Trick or Treat color page from the Bluffton Icon.

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Bluffton Family Recreation had a beautiful outdoor volleyball tournament on October 22 at Southgate Lanes. Enjoying weather suited to shorts and tees, there were eight teams in the tournament. Team "Cover the Tip" won the tournament, advancing from the loser's bracket and beating the top team twice to win the double elimination tournament.

Teams that participated with costumes were Pacman, Inmates, WWE Wrestlers and Power Rangers.

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