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St. Mary's host to June 13 blood drive

The next American Red Cross blood drive in Bluffton is Thursday, June 13.

The drive is from noon until 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the Large Room, located at 160 N. Spring St.

Tatarkov, Hector named on ONU dean's list

Two area students were named to the Ohio Northern University dean's list.

Elvira A. Tatarkov, daughter of Andrey and Svetlana Tatarkov, 10970 Phillips Rd, Bluffton, is a junior majoring in biochemistry acs certified.

Lauren R. Hector, daughter of D. Keith and Rhonda Hector, 111 TR 20, Mount Cory, is a junior majoring in graphic design.

The deans’ list includes students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system.

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Kyle Niermann named All-Mideast Region by D3Baseball.com

Bluffton senior Kyle Niermann (Napoloeon) was one of eight Heartland Conference baseball players to be recognized by D3Baseball.com following the 2013 season.

Niermann became Bluffton's first baseball player to earn D3Baseball.com All-Mideast Region honors. A First Team Heartland Conference selection for the past three seasons, Niermann was named Second Team All-Mideast Region by the ABCA as a junior.

Dig into Reading - here's all the details of this summer's library program

Everything you wanted to know about  the Bluffton Public Library's summer program is now posted on The Icon.

This summer's theme, "Dig Into Reading," offers programs for youth through adults. The summer reading program, from early June to late July provides prize for readers. Registration begins on June. 4.

 

BFR offers youth adventure summer camp and fun fitness class

BFR Sports and Fitnesss announces two summer programs for youth with sign-up now underway, according to Carole Enneking, director.

Fun Fitness class 

An evening exercise option for youth is being introduced at BFR this June. Kelly Honse will lead Fun Fitness for youth who have completed kindergarten through grade 2. The weekly program will meet on Tuesdays in June from 6-7 p.m. 

Things get Epic at Shannon Theatre this week

Epic (PG) begins showing at the Shannon Theatre on Friday, May 24 and running through Thursday, May 31.

The animated movie is based on William Joyce's childrens book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs.

Showtimes are nightly at 7 p,m and 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m and 4 p.m.

All shows are 2D. 

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn flavor of the month for May is Caramel Nut Cluster.

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Study Up on College Savings Vehicles

By Mark Alliman
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
107 South Main Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-2622
www.edwardjones.com
mark.alliman@edwardsjones.com

Another school year is drawing to a close — so if you have young children, they’re one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day.

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Size matters: It's the first thing that most people ask

By Andy Chappell-Dick
Small House Bluffton

Size matters.

How many square feet?  It’s at the top of a realtor’s house listing. Banks keep track. So does the county tax assessor and the municipal zoning board.  And by far, it’s the first thing that most people ask about the Small House Bluffton project at 207 North Lawn Avenue.         

960. Or perhaps 1,677. It’s an interesting question.

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Camp for children who love to sing returns to Ada this summer; registration underway

The camp for children who love to sing returns to Ada this summer.

Summer Sounds Choral Festival is a half-day day choral experience for rising 2nd through 9th graders where they learn choral repertoire and performance techniques, develop their musical skills through movement and music games, and have special classes with Orff-Schulwerk instruments. Camp dates are Aug. 5 to Aug. 9.

Experienced music teachers teach all classes and are assisted by ONU music majors and local, talented youth.

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St. John's United Church of Christ goes to summer hours June 2

Beginning Sunday, June 2, and continuing through Labor Day weekend, St. John's United Church of Christ goes to summer hours for Sunday School and the Worship Service. 

The hours are 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service.

 

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