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Look at all these October programs at the public library

Paws 2 Read, dulcimers, chill zone, tutor me paperless, adult book discussion, storytimes, the list is endless
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2016 - 3:45pm

Here's a list of events taking place in October at the Bluffton Public Library. To register for any program or for more details e-mail: [email protected], or call the library at 419-358-5016.

Come “Paws 2 Read” with Teddy the therapy dog on Saturdays, Oct. 1 and 15, at 10 a.m.  Teddy loves hearing stories or just getting a friendly cuddle. This program supports literacy, the humane treatment of animals, and healthy stress relief practices. No registration required.

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4-year-olds collect food

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2016 - 3:11pm

Students in the 4-year-old class at Bluffton Child Development Center show some of the canned items they brought to the center during a recent food drive. The cans will be given to the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry.

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Alice Essinger wins library adult spelling bee

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2016 - 3:06pm

Alice Essinger is the winner of the second annual Adult Spelling Bee held recently by the Bluffton Public Library.

Runners-up were Gail Clingerman, Arlene Garmatter and Paula Scott.

The contestants helped raise money for children’s programs, and in doing so, supported early literacy in Bluffton and its surrounding area.

Next year's spelling bee will include a family theme.  
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Bluffton Public Library
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Very soon you can safely walk, run or bike to the nature preserve, Riverbend and Maple Crest

Augsburger Road pathway set for Oct. 31 completion
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2016 - 3:04pm

Very soon, walker, joggers and bikers will have their own path along Augsburger Road.

Work started this week on an Augsburger Road pathway that will resolve a major safety issue. When finished, it will be a 10-foot wide asphalt pathway completely separate from Augsburger Road.

The pathway extends from Bentley Road (north side of Augsburger), to the Bluffton University nature preserve, Riverbend and Maple Crest. A completion date is Oct. 31.

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Girls' soccer: Pirates topple Tiffin Columbian 2-1

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2016 - 1:52pm

The Bluffton Lady Pirates soccer team traveled to Tiffin Columbian for JV and Varsity matches on Wednesday evening.  Bluffton won both matches.

Junior varsity

Playing in the cold and rain, both teams executed a victory on TC's home field.  The JV won 2-0, with goals by Junior Kim Gordon, and Sophomore Hannah Yost.

Varsity

WIth a game start of 7 p.m., Senior Sarah Theisen scored goal 1 about 4 minutes in to the match with the assist by freshman Kayla White. 

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IRS taxes due phone scam going around the area

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2016 - 11:35am

A Bluffton Icon viewer notified the Icon on Wednesday indicating that scammers are calling in the area stating they are IRS representatives.

The callers tell persons that the IRS will sue them because of federal taxes owed.

Ignore this call and report it to the Bluffton Police Department.

 

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