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Cores celebrate 50th Aug. 8

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on August 4, 2015 - 9:24pm

Larry and Ellen Core will be celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on
Saturday, August 8. A small family gathering is planned for the evening of
August 8th. They also took a family vacation to Northern California in early July.

Larry and Ellen were married August 8, 1965 at St. John's United Church of
Christ, Bluffton, by Rev. Ralph Quellhorst.

They have two daughters, Karen Core of San Mateo, CA and Kathy (Tim) Soper of
Bluffton. They also have three grandchildren, Madison, Mason and Carson Soper.

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Beaverdam summer festival Saturday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2015 - 6:49pm

Beaverdam's Summer Festival, sponsored by the Beaverdam Fire and EMS, takes place Saturday, Aug. 8, in downtown Beaverdam, according to Nick Nowlan.

The festival includes two live bands, free inflatable games for kids, homemade food and six grand prizes.

This year’s band will be Kevin Ash Band followed by That Lousy Band.

The grand prizes include:

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Events
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Shannon Cemetery Commission's first meeting is Thursday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2015 - 6:40pm

The newly-appointed Shannon Cemetery Commission’s initial meeting is at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, in the first floor dining room of Maple Crest, just off Augsburger Road.

Mayor Judy Augsburger announced at Monday’s council meeting that Nathan Ulrey will chair the commission. She named the commission members in July.

Other members are John Murray, Evan Skilliter, Fred Rodabaugh, Bob Amstutz, Samuel Diller, Richard Boehr, Harriett Moyer, Jesse Blackburn, David Steiner and the mayor. Paula Scott, a non-voting member, is the commission recorder.

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Public Meetings
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Volleyball skills

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2015 - 6:22pm

Area fifth and sixth graders are tuning up their volleyball skills during a three-day volleyball camp at Bluffton Family Recreation. The camp is for youth who plan to play on a school team.

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BFR volleyball camp underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2015 - 3:24pm

Area fifth and sixth grade girls are tuning up their volleyball skills this week. Bluffton Family Recreation holds a three-day camp. The camp is for youth who plan to play on a school team. 

 

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Bring your lawn chairs - here's a map to know where to watch the fireworks

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2015 - 1:55pm

Where's the best place to watch tonight's fireworks? 
A PRINTER-FRIENDLY MAP IS AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

There's plenty of room in:

• the Bluffton swimming pool grass area,
• on the east side of BFR and
• on the east side of the Buckeye.

• Spring Street will be blocked off at Riley Street.
• No parking is permitted on Snider Road.

Fireworks takes place at 9:30 p.m. and will last for approximately 20 minutes. For a printout of the fireworks map click here.

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Regional news
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