The Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a basket raffle now through Monday, July 29, with all the proceeds benefiting the Northwest Ohio Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
The Auxiliary will raffle off 20 baskets and these are all on display in the front lobby of the Bluffton Hospital. The baskets retail in value from $50 to $320. Tickets are $1 per chance. Some of the items include Cincinnati Reds Tickets, Columbus Crew tickets, area gift cards, pampering baskets, and different themed baskets.
Here's a seasonal recipe from the Liberty National Bank, Ada, cookbook.
Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob
Recipe by Sue Zimmer, Ada
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 envelope onion soup mix
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
In a small bowl, combined butter and soup mix; rub over corn. Place each ear of corn on a 12 by 10 inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Fold foil over corn and seal tightly.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once. Serves 4.
The Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission invites Icon viewers to provide opinions on how its tax money should be spent as it relates to bike and pedestrian facilities in the county. A survey is attached at the bottom of this story.
Surveys may be e-mailed to: Chastity Butterfield [email protected] or mailed to:
Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission
130 W. North St.
Lima, OH 45801
Small House Bluffton Design/Build announces an open house Sunday, July 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 207 N. Lawn Ave., Bluffton, site of the contractor’s first construction project.
The house is designed with improved energy efficiency, coupled with smaller living spaces, among other “green” building practices.
Single-event tickets are now on sale for the 2013-14 Bluffton University Artist Series, featuring the Golden Dragon Acrobats, pianist Hyperion Knight, the Lima Symphony Orchestra, the band Lone Raven and ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger.
Jim Kinn of Kirtland's Auto Sales, N. Main St., Bluffton, announces a new manager's special. It is a 2011 Honda CR-V LX with only 28,870 miles and listed at $19,795.
For all the information on this vehicle, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
Smith's Realty, 147 N. Main St., Bluffton announces a new listing, according to Lorrinda Smith. The listing is a residence at 100 Villanova Drive, Bluffton. The property is listed at $185,000.
For additional details on the listing open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
Free live music will be held for the public Saturday, Aug. 10, at Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road, Lima.
Families and others interested are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and come out to listen to local artists and bands while they provide music during the Rally Point River Ride Bike Tour. The music starts 11 a.m. with Daniel Sprague, Tim Heyward (Grace Community Church) at 11:30 a.m., and Matt Keeler noon-1:30pm.
Bluffton council meets on July 22 and several sidewalk related issues are on the agenda. To review council's entire agenda, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
Rally Point Youth Center, N. Main St., Lima, will host its 5th annual River Ride fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to Jared Diller.
This years ride will be out of Ottawa Metro Park, Lima, and will take riders along the Ottawa River. There are 20-mile ride for families, 50-mile rides for weekend riders, and 62.5-Metric Century for serious riders seeking to get their best time yet. Last year 200 participants took part to support the youth center.
