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Topping off

The final beam for the outside structure of the Bluffton Hospital goes gently into place with the assistance to two constructor workers to guide it. The beam was put into place during an official ceremony marking the event on Oct. 6.

I almost forgot to mention wallabys and kangaroos

By Joanne Niswander

Well, my daughter and I have been in Melbourne for a week and are preparing to leave for Sydney tomorrow. So here are a few more southern Australia impressions to send your way.

When I wrote my first impressions of Melbourne a week ago, I had not yet been introduced to the countryside - only the city. And, although the city has been good to us (they really treat their tourists well), this "country girl" was ready to see something other than tall buildings and trollies.

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Bluffton Hospital reaches $1 million capital campaign goal

Bluffton Hospital has reached its $1 million capital campaign goal to support the renovation and expansion of the emergency and surgery departments.

Isabelle West, a longtime resident of Bluffton, pledged the lead gift to the Bluffton Hospital expansion project during the leadership phase of the campaign launched in 2009. The $1 million fundraising target was met last week.

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Homecoming drivers

Drivers for the 2010 Bluffton High School homecoming court are, from left, Lee Hill, Amber Henry, Justin Conner (at wheel), Ben Buroker (behind Conner), Jared Staley, David Moser and Dennis Ellerbrock. The drivers are posed with Justin Conner's 1998 Chrysler convertible, boasting all of 164,418 miles. To view the underclass members of the homecoming court and the senior members of the court click here.

Two library book discussions set for October

Bluffton Public Library will host a discussion of Terry Ryan's book The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m.

Copies of the book are available at the library. The discussion is also open to individuals who have already read the book. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, log on to www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.

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Two library book discussions set for October

Bluffton Public Library will host a discussion of Terry Ryan's book The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m.

Copies of the book are available at the library. The discussion is also open to individuals who have already read the book. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, log on to www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.

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