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West Riley Street structure demolition delay possible

Note: E-mail service to Bluffton village offices is sporadic, as many residents trying to e-mail village employees discovered last week.

The internet server went down last Wednesday and no e-mail was sent or received by the village until earlier this week.

The village is working with Perry Pro-Tech, its internet provider, to resolve the problem.

Monday’s council session
Bluffton council awarded the West Elm Street water engineering project to Choice One Engineering, Sidney, for – rough estimated - $450,000 on Monday.

Troy Breidenbach captured Dave Sycks, BHS band director, on the sidelines of Friday's football game at Harmon Field. For more Breidenbach photos click here.

2017-18 campaign fliers in the mail

Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township United Way fell shy of its 2016-17 goal, according to Neil Reichenbach.

“We wrapped up our 2016-17 campaign on Aug. 30. Our goal was $26,000,” he said. “We raised $23,722.”

He added that the United Way is hopeful to increase its 2017-18 campaign goal to $26,500 to be able to make up the recent short fall.

Here's the  October arts and events calendar from Bluffton University. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
 
Oct. 1 Art Exhibit: “The Mirror of the Martyrs,” Sauder Visual Arts Center, 9-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through Nov. 5
 
Oct. 1 Readers Theatre:
“I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God: Jacques d’ Auchy’s Confessional Struggle,” Mirror of the Martyrs Readers Theatre, 4 p.m., Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall
 

Attention “Girls of Spring.”

The 2018 Bluffton Pirates junior high softball program announces plans for next spring.

The organizers make this announcement so that they will know the number of girls interested in playing softball for scheduling purposes.

“We have four team goals, which include team, effort, attitude and motivation,” said Lou Savage, one of the four coaches. “In addition, the bonus goal is to have fun.”

Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s 122nd performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 2, in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall on campus.
 
Anyone interested in singing, from high school students to adults, is invited to join the chorus, which typically ranges from 70-90 members, including Bluffton students, faculty, staff and community members. There is no cost to participate.
 

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