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Gabe Denecker, senior, is the Bluffton High School  October student of the month. He son of Greg and Christine Denecker.

Gabe is a member of FCCLA and Renaissance Club. He plays basketball for the Pirates. During his freshman year he was the homecoming attendant-escort and this year he was selected as the homecoming king.

 In his spare time Gabe enjoys playing basketball, working out, and spending time with his friends. He is employed at Chiles Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.

Weekly evening classes from January to early February

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In January, Bluffton University will offer a course on mindfulness in the classroom.

Mindfulness is an evidence-based group of practices which cultivate the ability to focus on one’s experience with greater focus, clarity and compassion in the present moment.

Program in school and visits to area retirement communities

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Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will observe Veterans Day in several ways next week, according to Dennis Morrison of the post.

The following programs are planned for Friday, Nov. 11.

Larry Core, Thom and Cheryl Craig will show fourth graders at Bluffton elementary how to properly fold the American flag during an 8 a.m. program.

Cheryl will tell what each fold of the flag represents. Then each student will be given a flag and taught how to fold it.

Story time at 10 a.m. Saturday

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Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., 117 S. Main St., Bluffton, holds its customer appreciation weekend Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, according to Pete Suter.

The events and giveaways include:
• Free $5 gift cardn with purchase of $10 or more (limit one per customer)
• Free Shirley's water bottles & grocery totes
 • Free premium refrigerator clips and buttons (while supplies last)
• Plus, in celebration of Shirley's legacy of reading and literacy, a free story time for youth takes place at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Shannon Theatre.

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Bluffton Public Library's annual holiday gift basket silent auction is underway. According to Jessica Hermiller, library administrator, 65 baskets are available for patrons to make bids. CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO OF SOME OF THE BASKETS. The fundraiser will accept bids until Wednesday, Nov. 23.

 

 

Maybe just a telescope view - but a good view - Friday night

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The ONU Astronomy Club will host a free event for the public at the ONU Observatory on Friday, Nov 4, from 8-10 p.m., according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, professor of Physics and Astronomy.

The theme is "The Blue Planets: Uranus and Neptune." The outermost two Jovian planets both have bluish hues attributed to methane in their atmospheres.  Each planet has an interesting history and unique characteristics.  Uranus is tilted about 98 degrees onto its side so it has the most extreme seasons.

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