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Why aren't there lights for the basketball courts at the Buckeye Park? It looks like it is set up to house lights since they have poles and the electrical work inside of the poles but someone took them out.

One way to keep kids out of trouble and healthy is to keep them occupied with activities such as basketball. In the summer and spring it becomes impossible to play basketball when the sun sets even though that is the best time to play.

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Fortman Insurance, 115 N. Main St., Bluffton, will sponsor a Medicare Educational Seminar at the Bluffton Senior Center at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 19, according to Branden Fortman.

The seminar should last approximately one hour.

Subject covered include:

o when you become eligible,
o when to sign up, and
o choices involved with Original Medicare Plans Part A and B, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans.

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The youth of English Lutheran Church will host a special brunch and entertainment featuring Bluffton High School Men's Quartet.

This fundraising event will be held at the church, 111 Grove St., Bluffton, on Sunday April 29 following the 9 a.m. service.

Donations will go towards those participating in the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans July 18 to 22.

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The Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual volunteer recognition banquet Tuesday, April 24 beginning at noon at The Centre of Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton. The awards ceremony will begin at 1:45 p.m.

At the event, auxiliary members will be recognized for their hours of volunteer service to the hospital. Overall, the Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary includes 88 volunteers who gave 11,305 hours to the hospital in 2011.

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Life Line Screening will offer a screening day at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, Thursday, June 14. For more details contact the Center.

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Cindy Basinger of Backyard Perennials and More, 9745 N. Phillips Road, announced a spring open house for her business.

The open house is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21, and Saturday, April 28.

May business hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Basinger is at the Bluffton farmers' market on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Baackyard Perennials has a selection of annuals, herbs, perennials, shurubs, trees, vegetables, hanging baskets and other garden products.

The phone is 419-358-8417.

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