June 2013

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. has two flavors of the month in July, according to Pete Suter. The flavors are "Spicy Jalapeno," and "Berry Cherry."

Suter said this about Spicy Jalapeno: "Find a beach and grab a cold drink before you open your next tin or bag of this popular July flavor. The touch of our classic cheddar creates a smooth entry before the spice of the jalapeno explodes in your mouth. Come to think of it, you probably ought to grab two drinks before you sit down with this one."  

Bluffton Community Preschool is accepting enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. 

For a registration package or more information please contact the BCP at (419) 358-0268 or email at [email protected]

Persons may also visit the preschool Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/bluffton-community-preschool.

Six new teachers were hired for the 2013-2014 Bluffton school year during Monday’s Bluffton school board session.

The following one-year contracts were offered:

Members of the cast of “Driving Miss Daisy,” which was performed in Bluffton this winter, were recognized earlier this month at the Northwest Regional Ohio Community Theatre Association Festival.

On June 8 the cast and crew of Van Wert Civic Theatre’s 2012 production of “Driving Miss Daisy” was one of 12 theatre ensembles from northwest Ohio to showcase an excerpt from their production at the Festival held in Fort Jennings.

This excerpt was chosen as an alternate to present at the State OCTA Festival to be held in September.

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.

The July Serendipity newsletter from the St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton, is now available for Icon viewers.

It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Nathan Bunch, 2013 Bluffton High School graduate and recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Bluffton Lions Club, shared information about himself and his future plans at the June 4 Lions meeting.

That information and other Bluffton Lions Club activities are found in the Bluffton Lions Club June newsletter. It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Monsters University (G) will start playing on Thursday, June 28 through Tuesday, July 2.

Show times are every evening at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Matinees starting Friday and running daily at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Premiering Wednesday, July 4 will be Despicable Me 2 (PG).

Show times are every evening at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Matinees daily through Sunday showings at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn flavors of the month for July are Spicy Jalapeno &
Berry Cherry.

June 21 brought a milestone in Maple Crest, Bluffton, history and in the life of  Maple Crest resident Helen Hilty. 

Helen is only the second resident to celebrate her 100th birthday while living at Maple Crest. Kathryn Van Dyke was the very first, on Feb. 3, 2013. 

Krysti's Music Studio, 334 S. Main St., Bluffton, will hold an Art Camp for youth Monday through Thursday, July 15-18, at the Bluffton studio, according to Krysti Schey, studio owner.

Times to choose from are 10 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8 p.m. Depending upon the number of registrants a 2 to 4 p.m. time slot may open.

"This camp is for youth ages 5 through high school. The cost is $66 total, or only $35 if the student is also taking summer music lessons," said Schey.

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