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Bluffton council meeting summary for September 25

Posted by Staff on October 1, 2023 - 6:59am

By Andy Chappell-Dick

The Monday, September 25 meeting of the Bluffton council was a little surreal for the public gallery, since much of it happened behind closed doors in an executive session that was not on the agenda. Fortunately, the discussion must have been productive because several consequential actions were taken immediately after.

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Public Meetings
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Registration is open for Quarry Farm 5K Run/Walk 

Posted by Paula Scott on October 1, 2023 - 6:00am

PANDORA—The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm, Pandora, is holding the 8th Annual Quarry Farm 5K Run/Walk event on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. The race will be held rain or shine.

Pre-registration is available online at www.thequarryfarm.org under "Events". Registration on the day of the event begins at 8:30 a.m.  Check-in for preregistered participants is from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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Events
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Citizens Wealth Management Group to host Social Security seminars

Posted by Paula Scott on October 1, 2023 - 6:00am

RSVP by October 6

Citizens Wealth Management Group (CWMG) is hosting a series of seminars regarding Social Security. During this presentation, many common questions regarding when to take it and how to structure your retirement will be addressed. It will be very informative and helpful for anyone considering their retirement goals.

These free presentations will each provide light refreshments. To RSVP call 419-358-0937 or email [email protected] by October 6, 2023.

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Events
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Pirate boys golf competes at sectionals

Posted by Staff on September 30, 2023 - 7:08am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School golf team finished 12th at the 14-team Div. II sectional tournament Thursday morning, September 28, at the Moose Landing Country Club.

Van Buren won the tournament crown with 305 strokes. Napoleon was second, 12 strokes back at 317. Liberty-Benton edged Coldwater for third by one stroke, 324-325.

Bluffton totaled 372 strokes to finish ahead of Paulding and Elmwood.

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Sports
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October 2023 Bluffton Senior Center 'Happenings'

Posted by Paula Scott on September 30, 2023 - 6:43am

The October 2023 "Happenings" for the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St. is a 10-page summary of what's coming up at the downtown facility.

The newsletter (attached HERE) reports that the Senior Center currently has 700 members.

Here are the headlines:

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Regional news
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Domestic violence awareness calendar

Posted by Staff on September 30, 2023 - 6:00am

31 ways in 31 days

LIMA__October is nationally recognized as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM). Crossroads Crisis Center serves as Allen County's only domestic violence agency, and we will be promoting awareness with several displays and events throughout October.

All of the libraries in Allen County will have DVAM displays that will contain information on domestic violence and the different events that Crossroads will be holding.

Trees in the Town Square will be decorated with purple ribbons for the entirety of October to spread awareness.

The silhouette, commonly referred to as "Traveling Tracy", will be traveling to different locations throughout Lima including: The Grind, The Title Department, Allen County Health Department and many more locations.

Crossroads will be holding their Purple Sweets in Lima again. Local bakeries, sweet shops, and drink shops will be making something purple to sell for domestic violence awareness.

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Regional news
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