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Popcorn-eating contest during Shirley's customer appreciate day Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2010 - 7:21am

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn, South Main Street, Bluffton, will hold its annual customer appreciation day on Saturday, Nov. 6, according to Pete and Kim Suter.

The event includes $1 hot dogs all day long. Customers may purchase $10 or more at Shirley's and get a free $5 gift card. Door prizes given away all day long.

Free giveaways are available with every purchase. A popcorn-eating contest will take place at 10:30 a.m. Entrants must be 18 or older. The winner will receive free popcorn for an entire year.

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Events
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October 2010: warmer and drier than average Octobers

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2010 - 7:10am

October was warmer and drier than previous Octobers, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

In the month just past the average daily temperature was 55.5 degrees. The normal October average daily temperature is 52.1 degrees.

Maximum temperature was 89 on Oct. 10

Minimum temperature was 29 on Oct. 22

October 2010 precipitation was 1.37 inches

Normal October precipitation 2.27 inches

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Regional news
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October Bluffton EMS docket

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2010 - 6:56am

BLUFFTON EMS DOCKET OCTOBER 2010

Provided by Jan Basinger, EMS chief

Date Type of Call Location

October 2 Medical Sunset Drive
October 3 Medical Pinebrook Drive

October 3 Medical Rd. O
October 4 Fire C.R. 15

October 5 Medical Maplecrest Ct.
October 5 Transport Garau St.

October 8 Medical W. Elm St.
October 9 Medical Augsburger Rd.

October 9 Medical Augsburger Rd.
October 10 Medical Vance St.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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"Stick to it" membership special offered in November at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2010 - 6:37am

BFR will run the popular Stick to It Membership Special through the month of November. Participants will purchase a one-month membership for $30 and receive a second month membership for free if they complete 12 workouts at the building.

Anyone over the age of 14 years is eligible for this membership special. For more information, contact BFR at 419-358-4150.

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Regional news
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Adam Burris new sport coordinator at BFR Sports & Fitness

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2010 - 6:35am

Adam Burris has been hired as the new sport coordinator by Bluffton Family Recreation. The Bluffton native started the position on Oct. 18.

Burris is a recent graduate of Bluffton University and worked previously
at BFR while a student. The sport coordinator is responsible for all sport leagues and tournaments sponsored by the non-profit sports and
fitness center. For more information, contact BFR 419-358-4150.

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People
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Blanchard Valley Health Foundation offers assistance to junior golfers

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2010 - 6:30am

The Blanchard Valley Health Foundation now offers an opportunity for training and development to area junior golfers through the new Julie Cole Golf Fund. The fund was created with a portion of the proceeds from the 2010 Julie Cole Charity Golf Classic held June 7.

The Julie Cole Golf Fund offers junior golfers in Hancock County the opportunity to participate in a summer camp at the Dana Rader Golf School in Charlotte, N.C.

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Regional news
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