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The Bluffton food pantry is currently in need of specific items for its clients, according to Jami Crawfis, director.

Persons may drop this items off at the St. John's United Church of Christ any weekday morning at the College Avenue entrance.

The food pantry is operated by the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.

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The Henry P. Huber Scholarship committee is currently accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. 

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The Link Lima/Allen County Site Visit Program, launched on Jan. 14 with a visit by 13 seniors studying welding at Apollo Career Center to Diamond Manufacturing, Bluffton.

By Allison Overholt, NOW Marketing Group
When it comes to welding, Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, does it for some of the best because Diamond has some of the best welders anywhere. 

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American Association of Retired People, AARP, will provide tax aide at the Bluffton Senior Citizen’s Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 2, according to Tonya Meyer, director. The free service will continue through April 14.

AARP volunteers specialize in helping taxpayers with low and moderate-income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older.

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Winter is cold but also offers stark beauty. For example, here's a patch of weeds at the Buckeye that offers an artistic arctic touch to the season.

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While lots is happening at the Bluffton elementary this winter (see story above), meanwhile the middle school is equally as busy. Here's some of the news items from the middle school website.

December Pirates of the month
8th Grade:  Veronica Nelson and McCormick Ault
7th Grade:  Kennedi Jordan and Louis Graham
6th Grade:  Lauren Gray and Lucas Prichard

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