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Nothing comes close to riding the Bluffton 1923 Studebaker fire truck if you are a Bluffton elementary student. Raise your hand if you've ever stood in the position of these first graders. We see lots of hands. Riding this truck is almost a requirement for graduation from Bluffton High School. This is Fire Prevention Week and the Bluffton fire department is cruising town in a 95-year-old Bluffton classic. Nothing ever changes here.

It's titled "Cooking with your Insta-pot!"

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The Dough Hook’s crock pot classes are such a big hit that Marlena Ballinger announces two more Cooking 101 opportunities.

This time it’s “Cooking with your Insta-Pot.” Two class times are offered:
• Thursday, Oct. 25
• Thursday, Nov. 13

Both classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton.

Marlena says to bring your favorite Insta-Pot or electric pressure cooker and your favorite chopping knife.

Blanchard Valley Medical Practices host flu shot clinics for primary care patients

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Blanchard Valley Medical Practices have scheduled several flu shot clinics for the patients of Putnam Primary Care Ottawa, Bluffton Primary Care and Caughman Health Center. Patients must schedule an appointment to receive the shot. The flu shot clinic schedule is as follows:

Bluffton Primary Care
Open to established Bluffton Primary Care patients.
Call 419.369.2280 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, October 24, 1 to 4 p.m.

MHCO seeking to add drivers to its group of medical transport volunteers

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If you are 21 or older and like to drive, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you. 

MHCO is seeking to add drivers to its group of medical transport volunteers. The time commitment is flexible, and driving is only for medical transports. Trips are made Monday through Friday and are typically from Bluffton to the Findlay/Lima area. 

According to Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator, MHCO provides well-maintained small buses and a mini-van for the transport of its elders who use scooters or are in wheelchairs. 

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By Colton Steiner, sports information assistant
The Bluffton University football team traveled across Indiana to take on the Rose-Hulman Fighting Engineers in an intense HCAC battle on Oct. 6.

The teams would go back and forth but turnovers came back to haunt the visiting Beavers as they took a 23-14 loss on the road. Bluffton dipped to 1-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play while Rose-Hulman improved to 2-4 and 2-2 in the HCAC.

Nov. 14 at Bluffton Golf Club

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Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a business after hours and Blaze of Lights fundraiser on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 14, at The Mason Jar at Bluffton Golf Club, 8575 N. Dixie Highway, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

Casual chamber member networking will be followed by a team trivia contest.

• 5-7 p.m. Business After Hours casual networking (open to all chamber members/guests and trivia participants)
 • 7-9 p.m. Team Trivia Competition

The evening is sponsored by Bluffton Golf Club and Luke’s Bar and Grill.
 

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