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Bluffton's Parkview Development landscape changes daily. The new housing development will be constructed in three phases by Three S Development Group. The entire development lies to the west of South Main Street, south of Kibler Street, and bordering Riley Creek and Motter Metro Park on the west. The site contains approximately 29 acres. It has room for 71 units including 49 single family homes and 22 Bayhomes. Click here for more details on the development.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ will hold a Fall Festivities Day on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The event, open to the public, includes trunk or treat, crafts, and several other activities. Come dress for Halloween.

The church is located at 8375 N. Phillips Road.

Delphos Jeff stop BHS 33-3

By Sam Brauen

After days of rain and a sloppy field, it was easy to predict that Delphos Jefferson would run the ball extensively Friday against Bluffton.  But the dominance of their offensive attack was a surprise as the Wildcats soundly defeated the Pirates 33-3, holding BHS to just 43 yards of total offense.  Delphos improved to 5-1 (3-0 NWC) on the season, Bluffton fell to 3-3 (1-2). 

Bluffton Senior Citizens October newsletter attachment in this story

Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director, reminds persons 65 and older that Medicare open enrollment period takes place from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

"It is a good idea to take another look at your plans if you have had any health changes," she said. The Allen County Council of Aging can also assist  with questions.

The council is located at 215 N. Central Ave., Lima, phone 419-228-5135.

Several additional Bluffton Senior Citizens notices and events are in the October monthly newsletter.

A volunteer Bible study leader is needed for Willow Ridge campus of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

Erin Schroeder said, "We are in need of a Bible study leader for our Frieda House on Thursday mornings or late afternoons. The study can be in depth or as light as the volunteer desires. Also, we provide hymn books if volunteers would like to use them."

For more information contact Schroeder at 419.358.1015 ext. 248, or: [email protected].
 

Invitation for community groups to sponsor trees, wreaths or decorations

Planning is underway for the Ada Community Health Professionals 19th annual Festival of Trees.

This year's festival is from Sunday to Friday, Nov. 13-18 at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.

Deb Curlis of CHP says, "Community groups and individuals are invited to sponsor a tree, wreath or decoration for the fund-raiser. Proceeds assist CHP's hospice program."

The schedule follows:

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