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BFR teams up with Public Library for summer fundraiser

A Bluffton Family Recreation (BFR) membership will serve as the grand prize for Bluffton Public Library's "Make a Splash" summer fundraiser. The fundraiser will coincide with the 2010 summer reading program and conclude with the library's 75th anniversary celebration in September.

Beginning June 7, adult cardholders may "adopt" (check-out) a coin can and save spare change as a family this summer. An additional can may be adopted when a full can is returned, while supplies last.

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"Wizard of Oz" auditions June 6-7

Riley Creek Singers, a community theatre group based in Pandora, will stage a production of "The Wizard of Oz" on Aug. 13-15. Open auditions for interested area actors and actresses will be held at the Pandora-Gilboa High School Auditeria on Sunday, June 6, from 4-8 p.m. and Monday, June 7, from 6:30- p.m.

All auditionees will be asked to complete an information sheet and read lines. Only those interested in lead parts will be asked to sing.

Stage director for "The Wizard of Oz" will be Kevin Augsburger. Vocal and orchestra director is Craig Van Renterghem.

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School board names Ken Lugibihl to replace Dan Rumer

The Bluffton school board named Ken Lugibihl to replace Dan Rumer on the board during a special meeting held May 25.

Rumer resigned earlier this month for health reasons. Lugibihl will fill Rumer's seat for the next year and a half. If he chooses to seek election he will be running on the November 2011 general election ballot.

Lugibihl is owner of Lugibihl Auto and Truck Sales, State Route 103. He has served as president of the Bluffton Child Development Center board of directors. He also served on the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce board.

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If only the stock market would follow the rising temperatures

If only the stock market would follow the rising temperatures. Bluffton's high temperature readings over the seven days from May 18 to 24 rose from 58 to 84. Here's the high and low and precipitation during that period.

Date High Low Precipitation
May 18 58 52 0.10

May 19 69 50

May 20 78 45

May 21 73 60 0.57

May 22 75 59 0.01

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Who are you SP?

Putnam County plate spotted on Main Street one evening, probably on a trip the the Shannon Theatre. No clue to the meaning.

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Buccaneers sign-up on Thursday

Sign-ups for Bluffton Buccaneers midget football will be Thursday, May 27, from 6-7:30 at the Middle School cafeteria. Parents can also register their child at www.blufftonbucs.com, according to Mac Davies.

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