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The registration deadline for the second Bluffton Community Garage Sale has been extended to July 22. The previous deadline was July 17. The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are sponsoring this event as one of their major fundraisers for the year.

"We hope members of Bluffton will clean out their closets and garages and offer their no longer needed furniture, books, toys, kitchen items, antiques, canning jars, clothes, and appliances for sale Aug 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Aug. 7 from 8 p.m. until the seller wishes to close," said Janis Potter of the Friends."

By Mariah Fleming, Bluffton Girl Scout Troop 8 Cadette

November 9, 2009 Girl Scout Troop 8 decided to make a garden in Woodhaven. That day they went to look at the condition of the garden and make measurements to see how much space they had to work with.

Because it was winter, the girls of Troop 8 started planning how the garden should look, and what plants they would need and want.

In March 2010 they broke ground. They moved the soil around to see how it was and what they would need to make it so they could plant. The girls ended up with 2 gardens.

James Bond visited Bluffton earlier this week. The Icon spotted him in a black Caddy in the village parking lot. Or, maybe James Bond is a stretch, but it could be if you study this plate long enough.

The Beaverdam Bunch met July 12. Recreation was lead by Elizabeth Fischbach and Pam Fischbach. Sarah Amstutz lead the group with the pledges. Role Call was given by Janice Althaus.

The Treasurer report was given by Andrea Spallinger. The Health Talk was given by Amelia Heslep. Reminders from the group were that the raffles need to be turned into Amanda Fischbach asap.

Who is MD? Who is RD? Are they a married couple? Married in 1930? Probably not. Just a thought. The Icon spotted this plate on Main Street.

The Inn at Ohio Northern University is the perfect setting for your next staycation. Whether your reason for staying closer to home this summer is your schedule, your finances or simply the desire to reconnect with your own corner of the world, The Inn is close enough to home to help you get away from it all but makes you feel like you traveled far.

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