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Order your blueberries now

Bluffton delivery date Wednesday, July 15
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 4:17pm

Here's your chance to order fresh Michigan blueberries from Marlin Gerber. What you need to know:
• Order them immediately
 • Blueberries come in 10-pound boxes (6 quarts) for $27
   (Make check to Pam Raabe, or cash; no change available)
• Pick up is at the Raabe residence, 135 Beaver St., Bluffton, between 2 and 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 15.
• Email orders to [email protected] or text 419-302-3818. 
 • Masks are requested at pick up.

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GROB to the library rescue

Donates plexiglass and aluminum unit providing protection around the main floor front desk
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 3:47pm

GROB Systems to the rescue.

Thanks for volunteer efforts of the local manufacturer, Bluffton Public Library will have a customized plexiglass and aluminum unit providing over 20 feet of protection around the library’s main floor front desk area when it eventually reopens to the public.

Here’s how it all came together:

The library contacted ​Brian Schroeder of ​GROB when it was determined that the structure of the front desk would require a frame to anchor plexiglass partitions. 

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Camping at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 1:32pm

Brantley Allgire first created this healthy snack -he called it Earth, or something to that effect - and then ate it. He's one of the campers this summer at Bluffton Family Recreation. Each week campers are involved in different projects. This one involved the world of science. Click here for the camp schedule.

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Here's the answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 9:56am

So, you think you know Bluffton. The image of the lamp of knowledge is high above Main Street on the Bluffton High School building.

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Stars, Stripes and Sweet July 2 at Southgate

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 3:47pm

Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway Bluffton, hosts a Jazzercize “Stars, Stripes & Sweat event with a patio for outdoor drinks and dining, according to Derek Dukes.

The event is at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2 at the bowling alley.;

For a sample of videos, visit https://www.facebook.com/SouthgateLanesInc/videos. Have questions? Call Southgate Lanes at (419) 358-6966.
 

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15 minutes with Derek Dukes, who can bowl in his sleep

He and Brandon Falk now in the final stages of purchasing Southgate Lanes
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 3:32pm

15 Minutes with Entrepreneur Derek Dukes

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs staffer Nicole McConnahea visited with Derek Dukes of Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton. Derek has worked at the bowling alley for almost 20 years and has spearheaded marketing for the business including dynamic videos on social media, which had the BCE eager to learn more.

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