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Frost Roofing is doing some before-school touch-ups on Ropp Hall at Bluffton University. The red circle shows the man on the roof, who is on an enlargement of a photo on the Icon's home page.
The annual Beaverdam-Richland Fire Department's Summerfest is Saturday, Aug. 11, in downtown Beaverdam.
The event starts at 4 p.m. There will be lots of homemade food, door prizes, live musical entertainment and inflatable rides for kids.
At 9:30 p.m. the grand prizes will be drawn. This year's prizes include:
o One-quarter beef
o Patio furniture
o Kalahari Weekend Getaway
o Swimming pool
o Keurig coffee maker
The Allen County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), in conjunction with the Lima City Parks & Recreation Division, is sponsoring a Family Fun Day in Faurot Park on Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. - noon, in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Although we know lots of people talk about the weather, but no one does anything about it, when we see it rained 1.96 inches over a recent two-day period, we'll take it. No questions.
According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, here's the weather summary for the first six days of August:
Date High Low Prec
Aug. 1 87 65
Aug. 2 90 58
Aug. 3 92 65
Aug. 4 91 66 1.40
Aug. 5 83 65 0.56
Aug. 6 81 55
Bluffton Child Development Center, is accepting fall resigistrations for pre-kindergarten and pre-school youngsters, according to Mary Painter, director.
Classes begin Aug. 27, but persons may enroll their children at anytime. BCDC accepts youth six weeks through 12 years old.
Hours are 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Bluffton Child Development Center provides a program that includes a nurturing environment, a professional staff and a curriculum that enables every child to grow and learn in their own unique way.
Residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, who celebrate birthdays in August follow:
2nd - Claude Boyer
5th - Veda McFarland
6th - Julia Gable
7th - Doris Basinger
10th - Bertie Kiracofe
20th - Phyllis Osborne
22nd - Trula Polser
21st - Eleanor Baumgardner
22nd - Jerry Marshall
30th - Wayne Amstutz
Persons willing to donate handcrafted items for this fall's Mennonite Memorial Home Service Group's silent auction may contact Mary Ring for details.
The event is Saturday, Sept. 29 at MMH, Maple Crest and throughout the community.
Persons interested in having a handcrafted item donated to the MMH auction may contact Ring at 419-358-1015, ext. 248.
Items should be delivered to the MMH by Friday, Sept. 21. The items will be on display in the Mennonite Home lobby from Sept. 24 to 29 and bids will be collected during the display. The silent auction ends on Sept. 29.
Worship service leaders are announced for August at the Mennonite Memorial Home. Those follow:
Sunday morning, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 5 - Chaplain Bill Herr
Aug. 12 - Mike Downey
Aug. 19 - Chaplain Bill Herr
Aug. 26 - Don Rock
Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 7 - David Lanquist, Riley Creek Baptist
Aug. 14 - John McMinn, Bluffton Baptist
Aug. 21 - Steve Ramsey, Good Hope Lutheran
Aug. 28 - Sister Carol Inkrott, St. Mary's Catholic
Krysti's Music Studio, South Main Street, Bluffton, is accepting new students for fall classes, which start the week of Aug. 27.
"We provide lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, theory, and composition." said Krysti Schey, studio owner. "We believe that music lessons are an enriching experience for students of all ages, and we are passionate about providing fun, yet quality lessons tailored to each student's individual needs. Included in the lesson program are group lessons and multiple opportunities for performing."
