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Village Safety Committee meets January 9

The Village of Bluffton has announced the following meeting at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main.

Safety Committee - Monday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m.

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Ramon "Ray" Carl Lewis served in the U.S. Army

Ramon "Ray" Carl Lewis, 82, passed away January 3, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Ray was born April 5, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Arthur and Cleota "Cody" (Lanning) Lewis.   

Ray was a graduate of Bluffton High School and later retired from Dana Corporation in McHenry, Illinois. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  

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ArtSpace/Lima photography exhibit opens January 7

ArtSpace/Lima will host the annual Juried Photography Exhibition from January 7-February 4,  2023. The exhibition features artists from around the region with over 100 works on display. Photographers from Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon readership areas include Wendy Chappell-Dick, Jake Collins and Rae Staton.

The  photography exhibit has cash awards for Best of Show, First, Second, and Third Place, Black and  White and Color Award, Youth Category, and an ArtSpace Award.

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Pokemon day camp on January 16

On January 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bluffton Family Recreation will host a Pokemon-themed day camp.

"Bring Pokemon to life at this fun themed camp! There will also be time for campers who choose to play Pokemon with their own cards, or to trade cards with other players.

There will also be crafts, and fun Pokemon themed high energy games. 

Camp hours are 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Before care is 7:30-9:00 a.m.

After Care is 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Topping Out Ceremony held at Yammine Lodge at Camp Berry

Construction is proceeding on the new Yammine Lodge at Camp Berry. With the placement of the last truss, the senior patrol leader of Scouts BSA Troop 304 James Hedrick and Scout Tyler Kogan were on hand to lash a pine sapling to the last truss for a topping out ceremony. A topping out ceremony is a construction tradition that has been occurring in some fashion for centuries as a celebration of a project milestone. Traditionally, this ceremony occurs when the final structural beam is raised into place, completing the building's frame.

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Among the miniatures

Look down, way down, at the display case near the circulation desk at the Bluffton Public Library, and you'll find this display of life in miniature. Also in the case are a fascinating variety of origami, Lego figures and dolls. Remind anyone else of the Friendly Giant?

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