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25 chamber member businesses introduce their products and services in university showcase

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 27, 2012 - 9:23pm

Lynda Best, Nicole Lo Bianco and Joan Frederick share information about their respective businesses with Bluffton University students on Sept. 27.

Best, of Village Cut 'n' Curl, and Lo Bianco and Frederick of Polished Nail and Body Salon, were among 25 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members participating in this year's Bluffton business showcase at Marbeck. The event enables businesses to introduce themselves to university students. The annual fall event is very popular among students and businesses.

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First of three monthly merchant drawings takes place soon - there's still a chance to enter

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2012 - 10:31pm

Come uptown and have a chance to win – gift cards and prizes from Bluffton merchants.

The first of three monthly drawings for prizes takes place in a few days.

The promotion is by Bluffton merchants and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. It centers on a concept titled “3/50 Project.” The nationwide project carries the tagline: “Save your local economy three stores at a time.”

The promotion encourages persons to pick three locally independent businesses, and spend $50 each month between the three.

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First day of autumn has 40 degree low reading

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2012 - 9:07pm

Here's the seven-day report for September from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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Vote for Bluffton HS fans now

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2012 - 8:21pm

Bluffton High School is among schools nominated for the Fans of the week, on WOSN TV. If Bluffton receives the most votes, the school receives a gold megaphone.

School's in this week's contest are: Bluffton, Pandora-Gilboa, Spencerville and McComb.

Anyone may vote by clicking here:

http://polldaddy.com/poll/5965181/

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Oct. 4 first Relay meeting for 2013 season

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2012 - 8:16pm

Bluffton's Relay for Life will hold the first meeting for the 2013 season. The meeting combines committee and teams and takes place from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, in the third floor of the town hall, according to Adam Blevins.

He said, "We have some exciting things to begin talking about and hope to see you there.  We'll also introduce you to Jesse Purcell who will be your new staff partner for the 2013 Relay For Life. Snacks will be provided."

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BVH forms new “Beating and Breathing as One” Support Group

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 25, 2012 - 9:46pm

The Smart Heart and Easy Breathers support groups have now combined to form the new Blanchard Valley Hospital Beating and Breathing as One support group. Beating and Breathing as One (B&B) will provide education and support regarding cardiac and pulmonary topics.

All meetings of the B&B support group will be held in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital and are open to the public. Upcoming events include:

Monday, October 1 at 7 p.m. – Living with Chronic Illness
Presented by John Malacos, Ph.D., clinical psychologist

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