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Monarch and insect pollinators event Oct. 19 at Moyer Nature Center

Naturalist Amy Norris will update the community about the Moyer Nature Center’s new designation as a monarch waystation at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve

Norris will also discuss creating habitats to help native insect pollinators. The introduction will be followed by a walk to view the habitats as well as the preserve’s native wildflowers, shrubs and fall foliage. All ages are welcome at this event.

Entrance to the Moyer Nature Center at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve is 10625 Augsburger Road.

The Science of Urology & You

Presentation in Live and Learn hospital series

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “The Science of Urology & You,” the final installment of the 2019 “Live and Learn” series. 

This community presentation will focus on urological treatments and robotic surgery options for urinary incontinence and other health issues. 

Beaver sports round up

Here is a report of Bluffton University fall sport events from Saturday.

Volleyball 
The Bluffton University women's volleyball team traveled to Earlham College as they began Heartland Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. The Quakers were able to pull off a 3-1 (25-15, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17) victory over the Beavers. Bluffton dropped to 4-16 (0-1 HCAC) on the season, while Earlham improved to 13-5 (1-0 HCAC).

3 generations of pirates

In this three-generation Kleman pirate pose, young Ollie Kleman appears to be very interested in the pirate flag. With him are Grandpa Jeff Kleman and Dad Mitchell Kleman. They were Friday homecoming parade watchers. Additional pirate photos are part of this series.

Fire hydrant flushing underway

Residents may notice discoloration during the process

The Village of Bluffton will begin its the bi-annual flushing of the fire hydrants this week, according to Bryan Lloyd, assistant village administrator.

"The process should take approximately two weeks to complete," he said, adding,  "In the past, some residents have reported discoloration of the water during this process."

The discoloration usually subsides within a few hours of the flushing being completed in the area. Running a spigot for a few minutes can also help.

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2020 police budget discussed Oct. 9

The Bluffton council Finance/Public Services committees will meet to discuss 2020 police department budget at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Bluffton town hall.

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