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It took 5 sets for LCC to pull this one out

Skyler Scoles passed out 43 assists, 16 digs • Kylie Monday led Bluffton with 19 digs • Olivia Siferd added 2 blocks
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2020 - 9:03am

By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The visiting Bluffton girls volleyball team lost a five-set heartbreaker to non-conference rival Lima Central Catholic Tuesday night.

Bluffton's record dropped to 12-8 overall with the 25-19, 22-25, 25-16, 20-25, 15-8 defeat.

LCC improved to 10-7 with the hard-fought victory.
 
Kylie Stackhouse drilled 29 kills and came up with three blocks to pace the Lady Pirates. Well-rounded Taylor Schwab amassed a dozen kills and 21 digs to go along with a pair of aces. 

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Sports
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So, you think you know Bluffton - answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2020 - 6:22am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Here's the answer: Bluffton Child Development Center.

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Regional news
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BCE Zoom discussion on small business websites Thursday

Featuring Dave Treat of Thinking Small LLC
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 13, 2020 - 4:06pm

"Websites are an important asset for new businesses, but deciding how to get started can be tricky," says Paula Scott, Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs director.

BCE will host a Zoom event talking about how to approach websites with Dave Treat of Thinking Small LLC, a Lima-based web design business in a 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15.

To receive the link, RSVP to [email protected] or via BCE's Facebook event. Please log in 10 minutes in advance.

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Business
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Leaf pick up begins week of Oct. 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 13, 2020 - 2:38pm

Leaf pick up in Bluffton will begin in full force the week of Oct. 26, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

He said that the village service department could make some leaf pick up rounds prior to that depending upon their schedule.

Leaves are to be placed in long, narrow rows at the curb edge of the tree lawn. 

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Regional news
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Bluffton water usage down 15 percent

Due to university, schools and business closing as a result of covid-19
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 13, 2020 - 2:35pm

Bluffton’s water usage decreased by 15.5 percent this year due to Bluffton University, Bluffton schools and businesses shut down due to covid-19.

David Steiner of the council utility committee appraised council of that fact on Monday. 

The cost of water production allocated to Bluffton is $550,304 compared to last year’s cost of $549,355.

The Bluffton rate per 100 cubic foot of water will increase from $2.06 to $2.44 due to the decreased volume of water spread over approximately the same fixed costs of production.

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Public Meetings
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That time of year

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 13, 2020 - 2:07pm

Clint Dailey flushes a fire hydrant on Harmon Road across from Vetter Lumber. All village hydrants are flushed in the spring and fall. The fall flushing got underway this week.

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