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Here's a follow up on our Pokemon story (click here for that story). Ryan Mustard, Brit Steele-Mustard, Jacob Spencer, Lauren Bish and Joseph Schumacher all playing Pokemon GO. (Kerry Bush photo)

The Toledo Zoo returned to the library on Wednesday. Here a young patron gets close to a box turtle shell. There were other animals, too. And, do you know how a starfish eats? Ask one of the youth who attended. Answer: the starfish throws out its stomach and surrounds the meal. 

The newest game in town is Pokémon Go.You read it first on the Bluffton Icon.

You, too, can play.

Here’s how: Join for some hunting around town from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays starting at the Bluffton post office. All ages are welcome. For more information contact Noah Friesen at: [email protected] or 541-912-3970.

He added: “Bluffton residents have been hunting high and low for wild Pokémon using the Pokémon GO mobile-app. You know who you are!”

A Transition Bluffton community potluck takes place later this month, according to Ken Lawrence of the group.

The potluck is at 6 p.m., Sunday, July 17, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall. The event is open to the public. Persons wanting more information call 419-358-0572.

 

 

Denny Dorrel, Bluffton University football coach, and his staff are hosting a fred football clinic on Friday, July 29, for students entering grades K-8 in the fall.

Coach Dorrel is eagerly anticipating his third season at the helm of Bluffton's football team. In an effort to bring his love of football to the area's youth, Coach Dorrel, along with his staff and team, will be directing the clinic, 6-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 29, on the campus of Bluffton University.

Interview by Sophia Marcum

After graduating Bluffton High School in 2011 and completing her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education (minor in Theatre) at Baldwin Wallace University, Ashton Cluts has taken some time to tell us what’s coming up next in her life…

Looking back on your undergrad experience, which opportunities are you most grateful for?

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