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Bluffton's 2012 Relay for Life raised approximately $22,000 according to Adam Blevins of the American Cancer Society.

"We can continue building on this until Aug. 31 for any donation to still count toward helping us meeting our 2012 $30,000 goal," he said.

A wrap-up meeting will take place on Thursday, Aug. 2.

Vacation Bible School will be held from Sunday, July 8, to Thursday, July 12, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran School, Jenera.

"Back to Jerusalem" is the theme of the program. Children will learn about Jesus as they travel back in time to the ancient city of Jerusalem.

Along with Bible lessons, there will be crafts, music and games. Children entering Pre-school to having completed the sixth grade are welcome.

Call Pastor Jeff Bolwerk at 419-326-5331 or email [email protected] for more information.

Even cultured black tea

Like the Arlo Guthrie ballad says, "You can get anything you want, at...the Bluffton farmers' market." Including cultured black tea. The market is open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Citizens National Bank parking lot.

South Main Street and North Dixie Highway's water and sewer projects are "99 percent complete," according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.

He announced that in his report to Bluffton council on June 25. He added that property owners will soon receive notice that their sanitary sewer is ready to be tapped into.

"We will work with the Allen County Health Department on coordinating inspections as properties abandon their existing septic systems and connect to the sanitary sewer's main line," he said.

Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, has partnered with the American Cancer Society to offer area residents an opportunity to change the face of cancer for future generations by participating in the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer.

The Bluffton Public Library book group will read and discuss "Destiny of the Republic," by Candice Mallard at noon on Wednesday, July 11.

The discussion is open to the public and will be in the Riley Room at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton. Guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.

Copies of the book are available at the library and advance registration is requested. For more information, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.

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