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WATCH BLUFFTON'S 30-SECOND SPOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Bluffton's blitz on TV begins tonight. Fox TV, Lima, channel 9, Time Warner, will feature the community this week with several feature stories. In addition, several Bluffton area businesses, including the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, will air TV spots.

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The Lima Rotary Foundation presented its quarterly grants to two non-profit agencies on  May 19 at  noon during the weekly Rotary Club meeting, held in the North Hall of the Civic Center at 7 Town Square.

Lima-Allen County Young Life is receiving $500 to provide scholarships for students to go to summer camp. 

High Octane Drum Line is receiving $1,500 to purchase instruments, uniforms and supplies.

Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad (MESA) is receiving $5,000 to collect medical equipment and supplies and ship them to partner Rotary Clubs around the world.

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will launch a “QR Code” project for its members next week. The initial project will start with members who have businesses on Main Street. The popular code offer businesses several benefits in the emerging social media era.

What is a QR Code?

QR is short for Quick Response (they can be read quickly by a cell phone). QR Codes can be seen in magazine advertisements, on billboards, a web page, business card and even on someone’s t-shirt.

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Individuals and family are encouraged to participate in this year's Bluffton-area Relay for Life.

The event will be held on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, at the Bluffton University Salzman Football Stadium. 

Opening ceremony begin at 6 p.m. following the survivor celebration dinner. Individuals and families are invited to walk the track in memory or honor of those battling cancer. The first lap of the evening, at 6:15 p.m. will include area cancer survivors and their caregivers. 

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Bluffton's Memorial Day observation includes its traditional parade and ceremony at Maple Grove Cemetary.

Here's this year's schedule:
• Parade line up at 9:15 a.m. at town hall
• Parade starts at 9:30 a.m.
• Program at Maple Grove at 10 a.m.
• Chicken barbecue, CNB parking lot, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
   (Persons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are on sale at the Bluffton Farmers' Market on May 24 or from any Legion member.)

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VIDEOS AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

A significant water leak on Tuesday evening has closed Bluffton's town hall indefinitely. This morning the building has a strong moldy smell as fans are set up through the structure drying it out.

The Icon received the following message from Rick Skilliter, police chief, concerning the incident:

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