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The church marquee at St. John's United Church of Christ continues to offer words of encouragement.

Here's the latest.

Two-day camp Aug. 1-2, registration underway

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Bluffton Family Recreation is taking registrations for an elementary-age art camp in August.

The two-day camp is open to youth who have completed first through fourth grades.

The camp takes place from 3 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 1-2, at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Art supplies and snacks are provided. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. To register contact BFR at 419-358-4150.

Tuesday evening in Lima Public Library

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A meet the candidate event for Andrew Mackey takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, in the Lima Public Library, 650 W. Market St., Lima.

Mackey will run against Jim Jordan, U.S. Congressman, in Ohio's Fourth District. The event is sponsored by AHEAD: Allen and Hardin for Election Action and Democracy.

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Emmanuel United Church of Christ will hold an ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4, at the church.

The menu includes chicken or sloppy joe sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, a variety of salads, pies, pluse ice cream and beverages.

Tickets are $8 adults, $4 children 10 and under.

The church is located at 8375 Phillips Road, Bluffton

Grant money available to replace or repair failing systems

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Working with the Hancock Public Health Department and the Hancock County Commissioners, the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership is helping to implement a $150,000 grant from the Ohio EPA to repair or replace failing home septic treatment systems (HSTS) in Hancock County.

The second and final year of the grant is 2017, according to Phil Martin of the watershed partnership.

He said, "There is only around $40,000 remaining in the grant. Depending on a family’s income, the family may be eligible for up to 100% coverage to repair or replace your system."

Historical society celebrates the Swiss on Sunday

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Q: What do these names have in common?

Augsburger, Amstutz, Basinger, Bixel, Burkholder, Criblez, Deppler, Diller, Geiger, Gratz, Habegger, Hauenstein, Herr, Hilty, Hostetler, Huber, Kohli, Leiber, Luginbuhl, Luginbill, Lugibihl, Lugibill, Lehman, Matter, Motter, Moser, Neuenschwander, Niswander, Oberly, Probst, Reichenbach, Schmutz, Schumacher, Stauffer, Steiner, Suter, Welty, Zimmerly, Zimmerman, Zuercher.

Did we miss someone?

A: There's a Swiss ancestor in your family tree.

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