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Bluffton council meeting summary for September 25

By Andy Chappell-Dick

The Monday, September 25 meeting of the Bluffton council was a little surreal for the public gallery, since much of it happened behind closed doors in an executive session that was not on the agenda. Fortunately, the discussion must have been productive because several consequential actions were taken immediately after.

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Registration is open for Quarry Farm 5K Run/Walk 

PANDORA—The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm, Pandora, is holding the 8th Annual Quarry Farm 5K Run/Walk event on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. The race will be held rain or shine.

Pre-registration is available online at www.thequarryfarm.org under "Events". Registration on the day of the event begins at 8:30 a.m.  Check-in for preregistered participants is from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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Citizens Wealth Management Group to host Social Security seminars

RSVP by October 6

Citizens Wealth Management Group (CWMG) is hosting a series of seminars regarding Social Security. During this presentation, many common questions regarding when to take it and how to structure your retirement will be addressed. It will be very informative and helpful for anyone considering their retirement goals.

These free presentations will each provide light refreshments. To RSVP call 419-358-0937 or email [email protected] by October 6, 2023.

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Pirate boys golf competes at sectionals

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School golf team finished 12th at the 14-team Div. II sectional tournament Thursday morning, September 28, at the Moose Landing Country Club.

Van Buren won the tournament crown with 305 strokes. Napoleon was second, 12 strokes back at 317. Liberty-Benton edged Coldwater for third by one stroke, 324-325.

Bluffton totaled 372 strokes to finish ahead of Paulding and Elmwood.

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October 2023 Bluffton Senior Center 'Happenings'

The October 2023 "Happenings" for the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St. is a 10-page summary of what's coming up at the downtown facility.

The newsletter (attached HERE) reports that the Senior Center currently has 700 members.

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Cory-Rawson Local Schools seek nominations for Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame 

The Cory-Rawson Local School district seeks nominations for its first class of inductees in the Cory-Rawson Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame committee wishes to recognize those who have a special achievement in their area of specialty or honors, awards, and other recognition at the regional, state, national, or international level. Those graduating at least twenty years ago from Cory-Rawson, Rawson or Mount Cory High Schools are eligible. Posthumous nominations are also accepted. 

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