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July 2023 Senior Center preview

Posted by Staff on June 27, 2023 - 7:15am

The following article provides highlights from the July 2023 Golden Age News from the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main. The Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.

July 2023: A great month to enjoy the little things like freedom, friends and popsicles. Some of us will be heading west this month. Don’t have too much fun without us! There will still be lots of things to do at the Senior Center while we are gone. Come and check them out.

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Busy June for Bluffton Lions Club

Posted by Staff on June 26, 2023 - 7:40am

The Bluffton Lions Club board will hold a planning meeting on July 11 and the July club meeting is canceled while the club reorganizes following the death of president Jim Bemiller. The club notes that Bemiller had been active with Lions for 33 years. 

On June 1, eight Bluffton Lions served a community meal at the Senior Citizens Center. Seventy-two meals were served and donations totalling $167 were collected, which will be donated to the Food Pantry.

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Ohio Airport System Plan virtual public meeting July 19

Posted by Paula Scott on June 22, 2023 - 6:00am

Pre-meeting Survey is HERE; Bluffton Airport is owned by the Village of Bluffton and operated by Bluffton Flying Service

COLUMBUS – Ohio’s 104 public use airports generate billions of dollars for the state’s economy each year. The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help as it begins a comprehensive analysis and overview of airports to help identify needed improvements for future growth and sustainability.

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BCE to hold awards reception for 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition

Posted by Staff on June 21, 2023 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) has announced a June 27 awards reception for the 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m.

BCE Director Jim Enneking explains, "The awards reception allows us to recognize the participants who completed the Small Business Information Series, presented by the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College. The series served to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully complete a business plan for their business."

"We will recognize the exceptional individuals who participated in the Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. These entrepreneurs have exhibited dedication, innovation, and resilience throughout the competition, and their business plans reflect the promising future of Bluffton's entrepreneurial landscape.

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Discover deals and win prizes at June-October Discovery Days

Posted by Paula Scott on June 21, 2023 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Bluffton Discovery Days beginning June 24, 2023 and continuing every fourth Saturday of the month through October. Participating businesses will offer exclusive in-store specials for one day only, giving shoppers the opportunity to enjoy great deals.

Visitors who stop by a participating business will be entered into a drawing to win Bluffton Dollars, which can be spent at any Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce member business. Prizes range from $25 to $100, providing winners with the chance to explore different local establishments. Business distributing tickets for the drawing are:

  • Black Lab Trading Co.
  • The Dough Hook Meat Market
  • Ten Thousand Villages
  • Bluffton Senior Citizens Association
  • Bike Crazy LLC
  • Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co.
  • Town & Country Flowers
  • Roots By Strattons
  • Book Reviews 
  • Et Cetera Shop
  • Rodan & Fields

Bluffton Discovery Days is a celebration of the community, showcasing the unique businesses and charm that Bluffton has to offer. It's an opportunity for residents and visitors to support local commerce while enjoying special discounts.

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July 11 Field Day at Kellogg Farms in Forest

Posted by Paula Scott on June 15, 2023 - 6:00am

Register by June 30

The Blanchard River Demonstration Farm Project will host a Field Day on July 11 at Kellogg Farms near Forest. The activity starts at 10:00 a.m. and features presentations on the benefits of subsurface placement of fertilizers and how strip tillage systems can complement and meet agronomic, conservation and economic objectives. 

An experienced farmer panel will then talk about the technical issues of implementing strip till, costs, operational changes and lessons learned. Strip till equipment options will also be addressed. Field demonstrations of strip till units and subsurface applicators will be showcased after lunch. Optional afternoon sessions will look at the nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers cycles and their movement in agricultural systems.

Area farmers interested in learning more about the benefits of subsurface fertilizer placement and strip tillage systems are welcome to attend. Smokehouse 101 will caterer the event and lunch is complimentary but registration is required by June 30 and can be done with a phone call to Doug Deardorff at 740-396-2449 or Jordan Hoewischer at 614-565-3261 (please leave a message).

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