July 2016

The 10th annual County Line Church of the Brethren car show is from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9, at the church, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod.

In addition to the car show there is a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brabecue tickets are $8 each and must be ordered in advance by calling 419-649-5364.

Car show details:
• Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon.
• $10 per entry
• Top 10 Awards
• Awards at 3 p.m.
• Door prizes for car owners
• Children’s activities
• Chicken barbecue

Bring your chairs and blankets and the family to Emmanuel United Church of Christ for Outdoor Family Movie Nights this summer.

Four movies remain on the summer schedule on Sundays July 17, July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28.

The events start at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.

Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be provided. Movies will be family friendly selections. In the event of rain, the event will be held inside.

Pleasant View and Mount Cory's United Methodist churches will co-host this year's Vacation Bible School from Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 12, from 7  to 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Cory Church, 300 N. Main St., Mount Cory.

The VBS has classes for 4 years of age (toilet trained) through 7th grade. This
year's theme is "Adventures on Promise Island"  Excitement and fun await as kids learn about promises that God made to Bible people. The kids will also see how those promises are for them too!

The Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series features Lucas Harnish at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16, on the third floor of the town hall.

Wendy Chappell-Dick said, "Those who know Lucas know that music flows out of him effortlessly. His talent on piano, sax, and barbershop quartets have delighted audiences most of his life.

"But lately, Lucas has been playing guitar more than ever, and has developed a unique and exciting style. During his Town Hall Concert, he'll be playing a good number of guitar songs, with some folk, Latin Jazz, and singer songwriter duets.

From Jason Granger
Steiner and Granger Insurance and Finanal Services
141 N. Main St., Bluffton
419-358-0689

The Markets (as of market close June 30, 2016)

In the world of equities, the second quarter of the year was anything but dull. April saw the large-cap S&P 500 and Dow make marginal gains, with the small-cap Russell 2000 and the Global Dow leading the way for the month.

Seth Combs has recently been promoted to assistant vice president treasury management analyst at Citizens National Bank.

In this position, he is responsible for analyzing current and potential accounts for cash management improvements and recommending electronic bank products to increase efficiency for business customers.

Combs is a graduate of Goshen College with a degree in Business Administration.

Prior to working at CNB he helped manage a family business in upstate New York.

Krysti’s Music Studio, 334 S. Main St., Bluffton, offers two separate music piano camps in July and August, according to Krysti Schey.

Camps are at the music studio. The first is from Monday to Thursday, July 25-28. The second is from Monday to Thursday, Aug. 1-4.

Morning and afternoon camp options are available both weeks. Separate camps are for youth ages 5 to 9 and ages 10 to 14.

“No prior music experience is needed,” said Schey. To register or for more details call Schey at 419-233-5255.

Janice L. Fridley, 81, died July 7, 2016, at 7:02 a.m., at the Elmcroft Nursing Home in Lima. Janice was born Dec. 7, 1934 in Bluffton, to Harley and Alma (Agin) Diller who preceded her in death. On June 5, 1953, she married Billy D. Fridley who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 2012.

You've watched the shuffleboard matches at the Buckeye Park courts. Here's your invitation to learn the game.

On Saturday, July 9, at 1 p.m at Buckeye Park, the Bluffton Shuffleboard Club will host clinics for anyone interested in learning how to play shuffleboard.  

Clinic instructors are Steve Slaughterbeck and Jim Zink. Some of the topics to be covered include basic strategy, court preparation, shooting form and game rules.

The club encourages everyone to come and join in the fun.

Richard "Bud" Lee Ruebush, 85, died July 6, 2016, at 9:56 p.m., at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Richard was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Walter A. and Nellie C. (Shafer) Ruebush who preceded him in death. Richard married Doris "Jean" Dunlap Ruebush who survives in Bluffton.

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