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Bluffton Senior Center resumes nearly all activities

Posted by admin on July 8, 2021 - 6:00am

The first monthly dinner meeting is set to take place after a year and a half. Here's an update from the July newsletter.

Western Square Dance - Larry and Bev Armstrong will host Western Square Dance lessons on Thursday, July 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. The cost is $2 for members and $3 for non-members.

Craft Supply Sale - The Bluffton Senior Center will have a Craft Supply Sale on Friday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Beaverdam Bunch 4-H prepares for the fair

Posted by admin on July 8, 2021 - 6:00am

By Celia Smith
With the 4th of July just behind us, Bluffton and the surrounding areas of Allen County are already beginning preparations for the upcoming fair season!

The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H club has been busy with livestock, project books, and meetings since March! Club members of the Beaverdam Bunch range in ages from 3rd grade to 12th grade, and when it comes to leaders, some have been serving for years. Judging for many of the members' projects is just around the corner, Monday, July 19th.

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Mostly average June temperatures

Posted by admin on July 8, 2021 - 6:00am

According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, Icon viewers experienced a mostly average June.

  • Average temperature: 72.7
  • Total precipitation: 3.91 inches
  • Maximum temperature: 91 degrees on June 29.

The June 2021 daily weather summary follows.

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Edward Jones: The right emotions can be useful in investing

Posted by admin on July 7, 2021 - 4:00pm

By Ryan DeMarco, Financial Advisor
111 N. Main St., Bluffton | 567-226-4506

You may have heard that it’s important to take the emotions out of investing. But is this true for all emotions?

Certainly, some emotions can potentially harm your investment success. Consider fear. If the financial markets are going through a down period – which is actually a normal part of the investment landscape – you might be so afraid of sustaining losses that you sell even the investments that have good prospects and are suitable for your needs.

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Business
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Bluffton Schools to discuss use of federal funds

Posted by admin on July 7, 2021 - 2:00pm

Bluffton Exempted Village Schools announces a public hearing to discuss the use of federal IDEA and Title I funds to be held on July 19, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

The interested general public is welcome to attend and hear a presentation of the intended use of the funds and to have an opportunity to comment on the proposed district plan.

For further information or to submit a comment, contact Greg Denecker, Superintendent at Bluffton Exempted Village Schools or call at 419-358-5901.

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Riley Creek Arbor is sponsoring free pool admission

Posted by admin on July 7, 2021 - 11:00am

The first 125 people at the Bluffton Community Pool will get free admission on the following days:

  • Friday, July 16th, 2021 from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 17th, 2021 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Riley Creek Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society regularly supports the local community through monetary and volunteer efforts. The Arbor consists of members from Bluffton, Lima, and surrounding communities.

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