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Judge Rodabuagh discussed free speech, nondiscrimination at Forum

Judge David A. Rodabaugh, Lima Municipal Court, shared “Constitutional Limits on State and Federal Governments Regarding the Rights of Private Citizens,” during Bluffton University’s Constitution Day Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Quarry Farm Fall 2023 newsletter

The Quarry Farm News/Fall 2023 is ready to read HERE.

Details include registration for the annual 5K Walk/Run on October 7 and other scheduled events. Anne Coburn-Griffis invites all to email if interested in setting up a program.

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www.thequarryfarm.org
501(c)3 nonprofit

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Pirate cross county runners competed at VW meet

By Cort Reynolds

VAN WERT – The Bluffton cross country teams competed at the Van Wert Health Invitational meet Saturday at the VW Reservoir Course.

Ottawa-Glandorf won the girls team title with 41 points. Lincolnview finished a distant second with 83 points, followed by Parkway (127) in third.

GIRLS 5,000M

Anna senior Paige Steinke won the 129-runner girls race in 18:47.2.

The Pirate girls finished 10th out of 14 teams with 231 points. Bluffton finished ahead of Waynesfield, Crestview, Elida and Wayne Trace.

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Bluffton Council agenda preview

The Bluffton Council will hold a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25. The 35-page packet is attached HERE.

LEGISLATION
Two ordinances are scheduled to be read:
- To vacate 15-foot sanitary easyment in Parkiew of Bluffton
- To vacate a protion of Thurman Street and a portion of an abutting alley

The packet includes
- A preliminary voucher report of September 25
- A Tree Commission report including Riley Creek Village tree removal and planting, and notes on recommended plantings for a proposed dog park near the Bluffton Arboretum.
- Minutes of the September 13 Personnel-Finance-Safety committee meeting. regarding retaining and recruiting employees including Police and Public Works.
- Minutes from the Sept. 20 Streets committee meeting including SR 103 update, sidewalk connectivity, maintenance and ADA compliance.
- An application for special event permit for the Blaze of Lights parade on Saturday, November 25.

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Cross-cultural experience Forum with Bluffton University students

Bluffton University students who participated in short-term cross-cultural experiences last spring will speak during Forum at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, in Yoder Recital Hall. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Students will share about experiences including a Civil Rights tour of key southern sites; a tour of Holocaust sites in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic; a medical service experience in Ecuador and a service experience in Kentucky/Appalachia with Mennonite Central Committee’s SWAP (Sharing with Appalachian People) program.

PTO Bake Sale at Elementary Open House

The Bluffton PTO is hosting a bake sale on September 25 as part of the Elementary School Open House, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

To follow the organization, visit https://www.facebook.com/BlufftonPTO

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