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Area students receive BVHS nursing scholarships

Posted by Reema Bazzy on June 9, 2013 - 6:33pm

The Blanchard Valley Health Foundation has awarded six area students nursing scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Gabrielle Evans has received the $500 Phyllis Zimber Endowed Scholarship, which was offered to any graduating high school student or adult pursuing a degree in nursing with a special interest in obstetrics. Evans is a student at Case Western Reserve University and is completing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

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Bluffton Public Library holds QR code Downtown Treasure Hunt

Posted by Reema Bazzy on June 9, 2013 - 6:07pm

Noticed QR codes popping up around town? The Bluffton Public Library is holding a QR Code Downtown Treasure Hunt in several stores in Bluffton.

To participate, you need a mobile device that can run a free QR Code Reader app. Scan the codes at each location to reveal the secret words required to fill in the contest entry form. The treasure to be awarded will be revealed in one of the codes along the way. No WiFi or cell phone signal is needed.

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Lots of fish story created from this year's Maple Crest fishing derby

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2013 - 5:43pm

Despite the overcast day, the sunshine finally came and over 200 people came to Maple Crest on June 6 for its annual fishing derby.

It was a great time of fun, food and fellowship for Maple Crest residents and their families as well as Maple Crest staff and their families. Aaron Siders, husband of Maple Crest's Joy Siders, caught the biggest fish this year - a catfish that was 23 inches long.

The prize for the smallest fish this year went to two people, Lizzie Helser and Stas Maksimov, who tied with each catching a 4 inch fish. 

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It's Bluffton's largest silent auction of the year - here's the list of items

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2013 - 4:22pm

The Bluffton Relay for Life is Friday and Saturday, June 21-22 at Bluffton University Salzman Stadium. The events begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, and conclude at noon on Saturday.

One of the activities on Friday is a silent auction that begins at 6 p.m. with the bidding closing at 10 p.m. Winning bidders may pick up their items at that time. More details on the auction are below the list of auction items.

The following is a list of the items in the silent auction and a list of people or businesses who have donated items for the auction. 

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Light agenda for Monday's Bluffton council session

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2013 - 4:16pm

Bluffton council meets at 8 p.m., Monday, June 8. A light agenda is on council's desk. The council agenda is found in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Bluffton Council/School Board
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Bluffton Police docket for May

Posted by Reema Bazzy on June 7, 2013 - 12:55pm

May 1
-Police responded to a domestic dispute at a Railroad St. Residence.  
May 3
-Officers located two young juveniles who were walking along N. Main St.  Officers located the juveniles and found that they had run away from home.  Their parents were contacted and the children were returned unharmed. 
May 4
-Police assisted with an unruly patient at the Bluffton Hospital. 

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Police Log
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Motter Metro Park plans build excitement for what is to come

Posted by Reema Bazzy on June 6, 2013 - 9:47pm

Want a peek into the future of the Motter Metro Park? At Tuesday's public meeting with town officials and interested residents, Patrick J. Beam of Bassett Associates shared several detailed information panels that not only mapped the park as it is now but as it is envisioned into the future. 

And after searching for 25 years for land suitable for a park in this area, it's more than just the Johnny Appleseed Park District that's excited about the plans.

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Relay for Life teams hosting BBQ fundraiser

Posted by Reema Bazzy on June 6, 2013 - 7:08pm

The Bluffton Relay for Life teams are hosting a BBQ chicken fundraiser on Friday, June 21 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.  

Dinners will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, cole slaw and a roll.  Homemade desserts will be for sale at pickup.

Get your tickets from Making Strides Team Members or call 419-358-0001.

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Bluffton University students using Summer Discovery grants

Posted by Reema Bazzy on June 6, 2013 - 7:02pm

Two Bluffton University students are exploring possible future careers this summer with the help of $1,500 Schultz Discovery Grants awarded through the university.

Kayla Craig, a sophomore from Tallmadge, Ohio, majoring in psychology and social work, is spending four weeks gathering experiences in those fields at mental health agencies and other sites, primarily in the Akron area.

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Bluffton junior from Illinois getting closer look at ministry

Posted by Reema Bazzy on June 6, 2013 - 7:01pm

A Bluffton University junior from Hopedale, Ill., is serving this summer in an Orrville, Ohio, church as part of Mennonite Church USA’s Ministry Inquiry Program (MIP).

Participating in the program at Orrville Mennonite Church is Ashley Litwiller, a youth ministries and recreation major at Bluffton. Her home church is Hopedale Mennonite.

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