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There's a new Facebook page in town and the Icon invites viewers to "like" it.

Created by Paula Scott, the page's purpose is to share ideas and experiences concering: Share the Road - Bluffton, Ohio.

Scott says that the intent of the Facebook is to promote pedestrian safety, particularly at the intersection of Main and College.

Here's the Facebook link - CLICK HERE.

Bluffton Family Recreation will hold a crafters and home business expo during this year’s Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

Booths are still being accepted for the event, held at BFR, 215 Snider Road. Expo hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booths 6 feet by 12 feet are $30 each. The registration deadline soon, so crafters and home business persons should register now.

Contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or www.bfronline.com for registration details.

Bluffton post office will hold a passport fair from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept.17, at the post office, 132 S. Main St.

Items needed for a passport included proof of citizenship (birth certificate) and proof of identity (driver's license or identification form).

Cost for passports:
• Adult - 16 and up - passport book $135
• Adult - passport card - $55
• Minor (15 and younder) - passport book - $105
• Minor - passport card - $50
• Photos - $15

Now that school is in session, it's a time to remind elementary parents of several important pieces of information involving the new school year.

Here is a summary of that information from the elementary September newsletter. A copy of the newsletter is a printer-friendly attachment.

SCHOOL DAY:  School begins at 8:10 a.m. daily.  Parents should drop off their students in front of the elementary school between 7:55 and 8:10 a.m.  Students that ride buses will be dropped off at the south entrance of the middle school.

Get ready for the Bluffton High School homecoming parade. It's the best small-town homecoming parade in northwestern Ohio.

It's Friday, Sept. 23. Line up is at the Centre at 5 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m.

According to Tracie Bricker of the BHS Football Moms: Please come join in the fun and be in the parade.

All organizations, business and family participants are welcome. Line up will begin at the Candy can be handed out from those walking. No candy can be thrown from the floats.

By Paula Scott

If you walk in Bluffton on a regular basis—whether you are getting from one place to another or are walking for your health—you’ve probably been both frightened and mad. Frightened by drivers who don’t even glance your way. Mad if you know that state law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians.

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