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The Four Deuces Car Club will host its 4th Annual Cruise In at Hilty Home in the front parking lot on Thursday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m.  Hilty Home is located at 304 Hilty Drive, Pandora.

The event is open to the public and will feature vintage automobiles as well as food and music.  Admission is free. 

For more information on the Cruise In, contact Dee Steffen at 419-384-3218.  

A public auction is scheduled for 4 p.m., Thursday, July 19, at 180 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton, according to Nick Moody, auctioneer for ERA Geyer Noakes.

The auction include a sale of household goods plus a wide assortment of additional items. The auction list is posted on the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Backyard Habitats, a presentation by Dan Hodges of Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will be held on July 17 at 6 p.m.

With less than 10% of land in Allen County in any semblance of natural area, our rich natural history is in danger of becoming just that – history. Join Naturalist Dan Hodges for a sampling of what the natural world in this area has to offer, and learn a little about how you can participate -- even in your own backyard!

St. Rita’s Medical Center is a recipient

St. Rita’s Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

The butterflies thrive and you can watch them

The elders at Maple Crest Senior Living Village have been enamored with monarch butterflies since 2007. 

That’s when administrator Lynn Thompson brought in a few caterpillars for observation and residents and staff alike watched in wonder as they became monarch butterflies and were released to begin their 3,000 mile migration route to Mexico.

As she enters her third week at Bluffton University president

As Dr. Jane Wood becomes adjusted to her new surroundings as Bluffton University president The Icon talked with her briefly on Monday about a range of subjects. A portion of that interview follows in a paraphrased fashion.

You are starting your third week at Bluffton. What’s taken place prior to this?
I’ve toured the campus, and gotten settled in my office,  and now I want to dive deeper by meeting faculty and staff, putting names to faces.

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