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Exactly how hot was July? It was 6.7 degrees hotter than normal for July in Bluffton and Pandora, says Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The average July 2011 daily temperature was 79.5 degrees. The normal July daily temperature is 72.8 degrees.

In addition to the heat, July was drier than normal. The July 2011 precipation was 2.35 inches. The normal July precipitation is 3.85 inches.

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The Smurfs (PG) is the feature movie at the Shannon Theatre Aug. 5 to 11. The schedule of shows follows:

o 2D shows, nightly at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

o3D shows, nightly at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Admission to all 3D shows is $6.

For a movie preview click here.

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If it's not hot enough for you, check out Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., flavor of the month. It's "Rajin' Cajun." Shirley's, is located at 117 S. Main St., Telephone 419-230-7606. Shirley's is an Icon advertiser.

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Night stalker

A praying mantis stalks the black-eyed susans. This photo taken at night with a flash shows a close-up of this creature of summer.

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Bluffton's next American Red Cross blood drive is Thursday, Aug. 4, from noon until 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Large Room, located at 160 N. Spring St. in Bluffton.

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A lily a day

Day lilies of almost every color have their in the sun in Bluffton this month.

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