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Area students receive BVHS nursing scholarships

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2013 - 6:33pm

The Blanchard Valley Health Foundation has awarded six area students nursing scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Gabrielle Evans has received the $500 Phyllis Zimber Endowed Scholarship, which was offered to any graduating high school student or adult pursuing a degree in nursing with a special interest in obstetrics. Evans is a student at Case Western Reserve University and is completing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

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Bluffton Public Library holds QR code Downtown Treasure Hunt

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2013 - 6:07pm

Noticed QR codes popping up around town? The Bluffton Public Library is holding a QR Code Downtown Treasure Hunt in several stores in Bluffton.

To participate, you need a mobile device that can run a free QR Code Reader app. Scan the codes at each location to reveal the secret words required to fill in the contest entry form. The treasure to be awarded will be revealed in one of the codes along the way. No WiFi or cell phone signal is needed.

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It's Bluffton's largest silent auction of the year - here's the list of items

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2013 - 4:22pm

The Bluffton Relay for Life is Friday and Saturday, June 21-22 at Bluffton University Salzman Stadium. The events begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, and conclude at noon on Saturday.

One of the activities on Friday is a silent auction that begins at 6 p.m. with the bidding closing at 10 p.m. Winning bidders may pick up their items at that time. More details on the auction are below the list of auction items.

The following is a list of the items in the silent auction and a list of people or businesses who have donated items for the auction. 

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Motter Metro Park plans build excitement for what is to come

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2013 - 9:47pm

Want a peek into the future of the Motter Metro Park? At Tuesday's public meeting with town officials and interested residents, Patrick J. Beam of Bassett Associates shared several detailed information panels that not only mapped the park as it is now but as it is envisioned into the future. 

And after searching for 25 years for land suitable for a park in this area, it's more than just the Johnny Appleseed Park District that's excited about the plans.

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Chase partnering with Jeanne's Kitchen

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 4, 2013 - 10:17pm

Chase Bank and Jeanne's Kitchen are joining forces for Bluffton's American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Proceeds from Sales at Jeanne's Kitchen will be donated for meals served Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Appetizers, salad, steak pizzaiola or fish, Italian vegetable and homemade Italian dessert will be served.

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Park district officials share plans for Motter Metro Park with Bluffton officials

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 4, 2013 - 10:01pm

On Tuesday Bluffton village officials and interested citizens received an update on Bluffton's Motter Metro Park, which is part of the Johnny Appleseed Park District of Allen County. Over 20 persons attended the meeting in the Bluffton town hall.

Kevin Haver of the Park District thanked the voters who passed the funding that provides for the continued development of one of Bluffton's more lovely natural spaces. Haver explained the history and funding of the park, acreage and how the park got its name. 

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