In preparation for the 2012-13 school year, parents and students are encouraged to attend Apollo Career Center's Parent-Student Orientation, Thursday, Aug. 23, during the times of 1-4 p.m. or from 5:30-8 p.m.
Parents and students may visit labs, meet with teachers, pay for fees, books and tools, and tour the building.
Apollo will have staggered start dates again this year. The first day of school for juniors is Monday, Aug. 27, and first day for seniors is Tuesday, Aug. 28. For more information, please call 419.998.2908.
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Howard Raid poses for a photograph during the Bluffton centennial of August 1961. Raid was the chairman of the centennial. Silas Diller was the vice chairman. The centennial headquarters were in the C.F. Niswander and Son building on Main Street. Citizens National Bank later expanded into that area. Leland Gerber took this photo.
Photography is more than just point and shoot.
Several area residents proved their photography skills this summer as winners were recently announced in Bluffton Public Library photo contest. The winning photos plus all the entries are now on display at the library.
Winners
Adult division: Michael Hight, first; Bill Suter, second; Peter Harklau, third.
Youth division: Sydney Hoff, first; Kathleen Edelbrock, second; Mattison Larson, third.
High school division: Sarah Combs, first; Nicole Edelbrock, second; Aaron Basinger, third.
Some of the best photography in the world is now on display at the Bluffton Public Library. The photos are part of this summer's library photo contest. Click for a video.
Note: Area businesses helping to make the The Big Day of Serving in Lima possible include, First Federal Bank, Jerry Lewis' McDonald's Restaurants, Husky Refinery, Bluffton University, Cappie's Sportswear, Lee's Chicken, Lamar Advertising, Maverick Media, Your Hometown Stations, Superior Federal Credit Union, Prestige Tax and Business Services, Crouse Lumber Do It Center and Wal-Mart.
Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "The Bourne Legacy" (PG-13) and will be shown at the theatre from August 24-30.
Show times follow:
Each evening at 7 and 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 and 4 PM.
