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Ethan Roby, 6, decided he will join the Bluffton fire department some day. Here he is in the cab of number 106, the department's newest pumper. The truck was on display for kids during a touch-a truck-part of the public library's summer reading program launch. Watch for more photos all week.

Carnival games, children's games, lots of special offers

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Carnival games, childrens’ activities, and buy-one-get-one specials will highlight Shirley’s Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 10, in downtown Bluffton.

The annual celebration is hosted by Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company at 117 S. Main St., which has pledged 100% of all sales and donations on June 10 to the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Putnam County, a United Way affiliate that provides free books monthly for children through age five.

Promotions planned for the day include:

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The Village of Bluffton’s personnel committee will meet on Tuesday, June 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the town hall, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
 
 

You probably know someone on this list

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Here's the final Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll of the 2016-17 school year.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  Braeden Ackerman, Landon Armstrong, Sabina Clingerman, Jaden Coonfare, Kameron Coughlan, Hannah Davis, Aubrey Edwards, Justin Good, Levi Graham, Amy Jebsen, Aiden Koontz, Gavin Kruse, Olivia Matthews, Emerson Meza, Erik Nygaard, Riley Pearson, Makayla Schweingruber, Olivia Smallcombe, Alyssa Speicher, Lauren Speicher, Marissa Thompson, Riley Verb

BFR-YFC benefit tournament in Pandora

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Bluffton Family Recreation teams up with Bluffton-Pandora Youth for Christ for a double-elimination coed softball tournament held in the Pandora Park. The event is Saturday, June 24, beginning at 9 a.m.

There is room for eight teams in this second annual tournament.

In addition, the event includes a home run derby and yard games and picnic for families. The cost is $250 per team. Games start at 9 a.m.

All proceeds from the tourney go to both YFC and BFR.

Free and open to the public

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"Talking to loved ones about death is always difficult," said Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director.

The Center hosts an End of Life Seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 8, to help enable these discussions. "This seminar is intended for seniors and their families. Come when you can and stay as long as you like," said Meyer.

The evening includes presentations from attorneys, accountants, funeral directors and other professionals. These speakers are available to chat one-on-one plus speaking on the following topics:

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