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After several technical delays Bluffton's North Dixie Highway annexation has finally landed on the Allen County Commissioner's lap.

The commissioners plan a hearing on the matter at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the third floor of the Allen County Court House.

The annexation process has not be a smooth one due to the techical delays and objections of somes residents in the area under consideration.

October is a busy month for the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. Here are some of the activities planned. The monthly dinner meeting is at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, catered by the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church.

For a printer-friendly copy of the October newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Other events follow:

BFR will hold a Kids Fun Night from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

The evening includes an outdoor pumpkin hunt, games, pizza, flashlight tag and similar games.

It is open to youth from kindergarten to fifth grade. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

Persons must register youth by Oct. 11. A limit of 40 youth will be accepted.

Bluffton Family Recreation will hold a community Halloween party (non-scary) from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

The event includes games, crafts and snacks.

"Bring your family and friends to the free non-scary event," she said. "Costume judging takes place at 3 p.m. Prizes will be offered.

Several events are on the village calendar in October.

Oct. 4 - Annextion hearing for North Dixie Highway area, 10 a.m., Allen County Commissioner's Meeting Room, third floor of Allen County Courthouse, Lima.

Oct. 10 - Hydrant flushing

Oct. 13 - Village Planning Commission considers final development plans for Mennonite Memorial Home Green Houses Planned Unit Development. Council will hold a hearing on the commission's actions at 8:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24.

A good place to miss

Here's the cover of "A Good Place To Miss," being released Oct. 8 at The Icon's second anniversary party at Common Grounds. Read the story for details or buy the book now.

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