Book Reviews, 123 S. Main St., now through the end of July offers an exhibit of the creativity of Cherry, a 2006 Bluffton High School graduate.
“I began creating art with used books about three years ago,” she said. “I was fascinated by all that I could create with a book.”
“Every wall, nook, corner, shelf and cranny was filled with my creations. At the time was I was resident assistant in college and had many girls hanging out in my room.
Bluffton Senior Citizens will hear an update on plans to create a community park at the Shannon Cemetery on Jefferson Street. Richard Boehr, Bluffton businessman, who is spearheading the project, will provide an update during the 6 p.m., Monday, July 8, monthly dinner meeting. Reservations for the dinner are required by Wednesday, July 3.
Boehr’s long-term proposal for Bluffton’s original cemetery is to create a more attractive entrance to the business district while maintaining the historical presence of the cemetery.
CG Pro Bikes, 18550 State Route 65, Columbus Grove, continues its weekly bike rides and invites Icon viewers to participate.
According to Raymond and Liz Harner of CG Pro Bikes, weekly bike rides start at the bike shop in Columbus Grove at 6 p.m. each Monday.
"We will ride between one hour and one-and-one-half hours," said Ray. "Our invitation is open to bikers of all ages and bike styles. We'll take a slow ride for those interested in taking their time, and a faster ride for more experienced bikers."
There is no doubt about it now. We are enjoying summer in the full and most folks are running their air conditioners if they've got them.
According to Pandora weather observer Guy Verhoff the first twenty-four days in June included 11 days over 80 degrees (F) with two of those days above 90 degrees (F). The lowest temperature was recorded on June 4 with the overnight low at 45 degrees.
What question is asked almost as often as: “When is Halloween in Bluffton?” That question is: “When is Bluffton’s fireworks?”
This year’s answer is: “There is none this year.”
In previous years the Bluffton-Pandora Rotary Club provided fireworks as part of its Freedom Fest, held on the last weekend of June at Bluffton University’s Salzman’s Stadium.
Last year the Bluffton Lions Club took on the project, however the June 29 windstorm seriously impacted the event and the only portion of the ‘Fest was the fireworks show.
A group of local children were concerned when they heard about the break-in at Mustard Seed Cafe on May 28. The youths decided to show their support by raising money for a new window. The Oaks children and Isaiah Mikesell set up a lemonade stand in Riverbend on June 5 and presented the proceeds ($8.27) to the cafe.
PHOTO ID: Regan Oaks, Jay Oaks and Isaiah Mikesell. Drew Oaks is not pictured.
Rhonda Moor, general manager and Jesse Moor, dining manager, accepting donation.
