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Lutheran church hosts food pantry food drive

Drive runs from June 22 to June 25
Posted by LizGH on June 21, 2019 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Food Pantry regularly distributes food and other essential supplies to approximately 50 families in the area. 

The panty’s supplies are currently running low so volunteers from English Lutheran Church are coordinating a food drive from Saturday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 25.

Food pantry donations may be dropped off at the BFR, English Lutheran Church, or St. John’s United Church of Christ.  The below items are needed before the next distribution day, which is Saturday, July 20.

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Worship
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About the 2019 planting season

Only 68% of intended corn acres and 46% of intended soybean acres planted in Ohio
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2019 - 3:34pm

Consistent rains across Ohio and the Corn Belt continue to delay planting progress as the June 17 USDA Planting Progress report showed that 68% of intended corn acres and 46% of intended soybean acres have been planted in Ohio. 

Nationwide, roughly 27 million acres of corn and soybeans will either be planted or filed under prevented planting insurance. 

Across Ohio, the Final Plant Date (FPD) for soybeans is June 20.  Soybeans can be planted after the FPD, but a one percent reduction in the insurance guarantee occurs. 

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Regional news
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Elizabeth Shelly: Green thumb and caring heart

She's one of more than 325 volunteers who have contributed over 8,600 hours to MHCO in 2018
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2019 - 2:43pm

More than 325 volunteers contributed over 8,600 hours in 2018 to Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, Betty Shelly is one of those volunteers. This feature is from the spring MHCO newsletter.  A copy of the newsletter is attached at the bottom of this story.

From Africa, to Belgium, to Kentucky, Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth Bauman Shelly has carried the spirit of service and volunteerism with her.

A volunteer at Mennonite Memorial Home since 1999, Betty cares for more than 60 plants; watering, pruning and even talking them into remaining healthy.

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People
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School board action will involve several 2019-20 issues

Janelle Bogart announces her teacher resignation
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2019 - 2:27pm

Bluffton school board’s Monday evening agenda includes several back-to-school items.

Among items on the agenda include:
• Approval of payment for transporting students to private schools
• Increase the BHS student PSS Ocean Focus fund by $1,795
• Textbook disposal of eight books (7 middle school; 1 high school)
• Enter an agreement with Pandora-Gilboa schools for special education

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Public Meetings
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Go ahead, drink Bluffton water, it's fine

2018 EPA report finds no violations in village drinking water
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2019 - 2:18pm

Relax and take a drink of Bluffton water. It has EPA approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency found that the Village of Bluffton drinking water is in full compliance with its regulations.

Those regulations are established by the Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Ground Water and the findings are based upon information released this week for 2018.

In other words, Bluffton water is safe to drink. No violations were found among the required quality tests conducted.

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Regional news
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Work zone at Beaverdam next week on I 75

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2019 - 2:04pm

Interstate 75 southbound near state Route 696, Beaverdam, will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for pavement repairs. Work is being performed by the ODOT Allen County maintenance garage. The work takes place the week of June 24 to 28.

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