"Noteworthy Community Choir is accepting registrations for its first-ever Summer Sounds Choral Camp for kids who love to sing," says Vicki Mills.
Here's how it works:
From July 15 to July 19, 1st through 8th graders participate in singing and movement experiences, weaving a high-quality choral music experience with fun musical activities and camp friendships.
Curious about the inside?
Photos at the bottom Bill Suter, board member, provided the Icon with this story.
The old Peerless Glove factory transformation into the new Et Cetera Shop is well under way.
The project is about half done and on schedule for a mid-August completion. Most rehabilitation of the building is done. Machinery has been removed. floors have been reinforced, pipes replaced, and antiquated restrooms torn out. The “tear-out” and structural rehabilitation phase is largely done, with few surprises.
The complete summer camp guide is an attachment at the bottom of this story -
Bluffton Family Recreation summer camp begins on Monday and there's still room for additional campers, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. Registration is now available by calling BFR at 419-358-4150.
This year's camp has several new features:
• a preschool camp offered one day each week for children 3 to 6
• Bluffton Hospital will provide campers lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday
Dick and Donna Dukes announce the marriage of their son, Derek Dukes, to Joy Stemen on May 22, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in a private ceremony in Hawaii. Viewers may participate in a card shower for them. Their address is: Derek and Joy Dukes, 458 W.Elm St., Bluffton, Ohio 45817.
D. Miriam Rumsey died on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Miriam was born in Lafayette, Ohio, on Dec. 21, 1925, to Warren and Lelah (Stanyer) Knoble who are deceased. She married Roy Rumsey on June 21, 1946, and he died on June 1, 1985.
Several Bluffton council committee meetings are set this month. Those follow:
Utilities Thursday - Thursday, May 30 at 4 p.m.
Parks and Rec Committee - Monday, June 3 at 11 a.m.
Ordinance Committee - Monday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Personnel - Wednesday, June 5 at noon
Cemetery Board - Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Council Meeting - Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m.
Kyle Leatherman, Bluffton middle school principal, announced his resignation from the Bluffton Schools, effective this summer.
He has accepted a position as principal of Liberty Benton Middle School, starting on Aug. 1. Prior to coming to Bluffton, he was a teacher at Gibsonburg from 2007 to 2013. He is a Heidelberg College graduate and obtained his principal licensure in Education from the University of Findlay.
“This is a family decision,” he told the Icon. “My family lives in the Liberty Benton school district.”
Interviewed by Liz Gordon-Hancock
The class of 2019 graduated on May 25 at Bluffton High School's 138th commencement. As part of their send off, we look back to past BHS valedictorians for a little encouragement and perspective.
The Icon caught up with Jordan Cluts, who was valedictorian of the class of 2008.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “HeartSmart,” a presentation of the “Live and Learn” series, to educate the community about heart health. This event will be held on Tuesday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium of Blanchard Valley Hospital, located at 1900 South Main Street, Findlay.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a health fair featuring informational booths, screenings and more until 11:30 a.m. Boxed lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. and a panel discussion will be held from noon to 1 p.m.
