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Also, reviewing tree cost sharing options

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Bluffton’s Tree Commission is moving forward with several new plans as it enters the fall season.

Based upon meeting minutes from its August meeting, the commission intends to revise its list of recommended small street trees prior to considering planting for its West Elm Street project.

In addition, the commission made some revisions involving a new tree ordinance currently on Bluffton council’s desk. The current ordinance was approved in 2003.

Plus, a parade, kid's area, lots of food, pony rides

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FROM ADA ICON - It’s Harvest and Herb Festival weekend in Ada, with the event set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street.

The 34th annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored festival should draws a large crowd. It will offer over 150 craft vendors (and growing), a kid’s area, parade, crowning of a festival queen and many food booths.

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The annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale runs from Wednesday to Saturday at the Bluffton Public Library's lower level.

It offers a large collection of materials available for purchase. All proceeds go to library programs and services.

The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pirate junior Olivia Barnes won at second singles by a 6-2, 6-2 score

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By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton doubles tandems led the host Pirate girls tennis team to a 3-2 defeat of Kenton Tuesday evening.

With their fifth straight win, the Lady Pirate netters improved to 8-4.

Pirate junior Olivia Barnes won at second singles by a 6-2, 6-2 score.

Juniors Pearl Lewandowski and Julia Smallcomb combined to win at first doubles 6-1, 6-1.

Sophomores Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickels also won easily at second doubles by a perfect 6-0, 6-0 score.

Bluffton hosts non-league rival Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday

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By Cort Reynolds
MT. BLANCHARD - The Bluffton and host Riverdale boys soccer teams played to a 0-0 tie Tuesday evening.

The tie ran the Pirate record to 8-1-1, and extended their streak of matches without a loss to seven games. Their six-match win string came to an end with the tie.

The Falcons put six of their 10 shots on goal, while the Pirates got off eight shots, three on goal.

Bluffton made six saves to three by Riverdale.

Bluffton hosts non-league rival Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.

 

The victory lifted the Lady Pirate record to 5-3-1

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By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girls soccer team shut out Upper Sandusky and dominated the offensive end in a 3-0 win Tuesday evening.

The victory lifted the Lady Pirate record to 5-3-1 with the non-league win.

Kayla White gave the Pirates a 1-0 lead with a goal five minutes into the contest. Neither team scored again until the 60th minute when White found the back of the net again.

Riley Eachus scored 10 minutes later to provide the final margin of three.

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