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2nd reading of Bluffton water hike ordinance June 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 8, 2016 - 4:49pm

Bluffton council will  hold a special meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 9, in the town hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss utilities and to vote on the second reading of Ordinance 9-16, which increases water rates in the village.

The ordinance's first reading passed on June 6.

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Public Meetings
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There's a birthday party on Main Street Saturday and you are invited

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 8, 2016 - 4:27pm

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. is throwing a birthday party on Saturday and you are invited.

According to Pete Suter, its Shirley's biggest party of the year. It's a Shirley birthday celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shirley's, 117 S. Main St., Bluffton.

"And 100 percent of all sales – every dollar spent – goes to the Lima Junior Service League to provide books and reading programs for kids in Lima and Allen County," he said.

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Regional news
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English Lutheran dedicates new addition on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 8, 2016 - 3:59pm

The congregation of English Lutheran Church invites the community to an open house buffet for the new addition to its facility, said Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor.

The open house is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,  Sunday, June 12, at the church 111 Grove St., Bluffton.

 Begun in September of 2015, the just-over 5,000 square foot addition includes a fellowship hall with seating for over 150, a serving kitchen, two classrooms, two ADA restrooms, a lounge/reception area, and an accessible drive-up entry-way  from our new parking lot.

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Worship
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Made in the shade

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 8, 2016 - 3:45pm

This roof means one thing: There will be shade for swimmers at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool this week. Village service employees starting work on the shade pavilion on Monday. 

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Swiss Historical Society Swiss Day June 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 8, 2016 - 3:34pm

The Swiss Community Historical Society will celebrate a prominent local farmer, entrepreneur and community servant at its annual June Swiss Day event, Sunday, June 26.

John U. Amstutz, who lived and worked in the late 19th and early 20th century, was a coffin-maker and undertaker for the local region.  

In addition, he provided a variety of community services from his property including a sorghum cane mill and press, a cider press, wood and metal-working shops, a clock shop and general store, a photography studio, and a weighing scale for produce loaded farm wagons.

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Events
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Women’s soccer camp for age 15 and up June 18

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on June 7, 2016 - 6:32pm

The women’s soccer team at Bluffton University will host an ID Camp from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.

The camp is open to players aged 15 and up who aspire to compete at the collegiate level. The camp will be an opportunity for high school athletes to improve their skill level through coaching sessions, to understand the training regimen at the collegiate level and to learn about the unique opportunities Bluffton offers student-athletes.

The registration fee is $80 and includes lunch and t-shirt.

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