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Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. High school seniors entering college, current college students and BVHS associates are eligible to apply.

A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications and contact information can be viewed at www.bvhealthsystem.org by clicking on the “Scholarships” link under the “Careers” menu.

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It was a buzz-a-thon for a good cause. On Feb. 27, about 40 Bluffton University baseball players and coaches, with the help of haircutters from The Curling Iron, went bald to show they care.

Having already raised more than $6,100 since December for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation—which funds research for potential childhood cancer cures—the Bluffton baseball Beavers took their support a step further on Wednesday, having their heads shaved in solidarity with young cancer victims.

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Bluffton Elementary School has scheduled Kindergarten screening for Monday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 17.  

Any child who will be five years old by August 1 is eligible to enroll.

To be placed on the mailing list please contact the elementary office at 419-358-7951 or may e-mail your information to [email protected]  .  You will need to provide the following information:

When you think of Main Street Bluffton in the spring and summer do petunias come to mind? While it’s February, it’s time to stop what you are doing and think about smelling the flowers.

According to Susie and Steve Stratton of Stratton Greenhouses, "This will be the seventh year for providing the potted plants on Main Street. We appreciate providing this service to the community and are grateful for all the sponsors and contributors. We have received countless comments about how the plants make the downtown more attractive. 

The Bluffton Lions Club February newsletter is now posted on The Icon for viewers to read. It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Jamie Crawfis, co-director of the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry, and Gary Bright, CEO of West Ohio Food Bank, are the guest speakers at the noon, Tuesday, March 5, Bluffton Lions Club meeting. The meeting is in the Patio Room of Maple Crest.

 

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