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50 years later

Bluffton High School's class of 1961 celebrated its 50th reunion on July 2. Arlene Garmatter, class member, created these coasters for the event.

Dr. Daniel Kirk of Bluffton Foot and Ankle will hold a toenail clinic at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center on North Main Street.

The clinic, open to area seniors, is at 10 a.m., Monday, July 25. Persons must call for appointments and there is a $10 charge. The Center's number is 419-358-8971.

Stephanie Theis of Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora, will offer instructions for the game of dominos this week at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center.The event is at 10 a.m., Friday, July 18. Once the rules are explained, games will be played. The event is open to the public.

Two community meals are planned for July by the Bluffton Inner Church Board. The meals are Thursday, July 7, and Thursday, July 21. Both are at 6 p.m. in the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, North Main Street.

Admission is free; donations are accepted and will go to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry.

Bluffton Presbyterian Church will sponsor the July 7 meal; St. Mary's Catholic the July 21 meal.

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I've begun reading Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, a book that changed Dad's life. You might find this paragraph interesting:

July comes in like a heat wave. Here's the weather summary for the first four days of July from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Date Max temp Min temp Prec
July 1 88 64
July 2 92 71 0.09
July 3 90 68
July 4 89 68

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