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Over $8,500 handed out on Aug. 13

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The Bluffton American Legion post 382 donated over $8,500 split among 18 area non-profit organizations. The awards ceremony was Aug. 13.

Ohio American Legion Department Commander Robert E. Schmitt attended the ceremony.

Chairmen Fred Arnold and Sam Reineke said that they would like to thank all the sponsors and golfers for their generous donations for the legion's 9th annual charitable golf scramble. Without these folks we would not be able to support the 18 organizations.

Died Aug. 15 after three-year battle with cancer

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Stephen Anthony Cervi (Bluffton resident from 1988-2001) died on Aug. 15, 2018, after a three-year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Linda of Kelseyville, California, son Lucas Cervi (Kelly) of St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter Sarah Stockton (Jonathan) of Aurora, Colorado, sister, Laura Cervi of Mesa, Arizona, brother Bruce Cervi (Karen) of Studio City, California, and four grandchildren.

Make your reservation now for this program at The Inn at ONU

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The Inn at ONU presents “Fearless ShenANYgans,” at 7:30 p.m., Wedneday, Aug. 29, in its series of summer programs.

The program is an evening of comedy improv in The Inn’s garden courtyard.

Reservations are required and seating is limited. Tickets are $25 and includes an appetizer and dessert buffet, tax, gratuity. Included in the buffet is sweet chili barbecue meatballs, spring rolls, bacon and cheese dip with house-made kettle chips, dessert kabobs and other items.

From the Ohio Department of Insurance

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Ohio Department of Insurance director Jillian Froment is reminding college students and their parents to ensure that adequate insurance protection is in place for the upcoming school year. 

“An insurance review with an agent should be part of getting ready to go back to school,” Froment said. “Both students and parents will have that much more peace of mind knowing they have an up-to-date financial protection plan.”  

Froment shared the following insurance insights: 

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She also taught physical education at Allen East

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Nancy (Dunbar) Barker, 82, died on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at 9:29 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born Dec. 26, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Russell and Hester (Kiler) Dunbar.  On July 27, 1963, she married Harold Duane Barker and he survives in Ada, Ohio.

Surviving are her son: James (Julie) Barker of Bellaire, Texas, and her daughter: Linda (Mike) Meyer of Defiance, Ohio; a sister, Susan (Lowman) McCarley of Walnut Creek, California; three grandchildren Austin and Tyler Meyer and Allie Barker.

Programs and classes in opening session run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 30

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Fall Session 1 programs and class registration is now underway at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

Session 1 programs and classes run from Aug. 27 through Sept. 30. Persons interested in more information may check the BFR fall newsletter attached at the bottom of this story.

Or click here to log on to the BFR website for easy registration.

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