By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The Everly Brothers released their hit single “All I Have to Do Is Dream” in 1958. This followed their 1957 hit “Wake Up Little Susie.” The songs were written by the prolific duo of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. The legendary Chet Atkins played the guitar for The Everly Brothers on both singles. The Everly Brothers were known as an American rock duo and as pioneers of country rock.
As you might expect, Bluffton's National Night Out 2022 began with a big splash and ended with an even bigger bang on August 2.
The Bluffton and Pandora police departments--with the help of area fire departments, EMS, highway patrol and park rangers--put on the annual community celebration for area families that begins with free admission to Bluffton Community Pool and ends with fireworks sponsored by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce donors. (YouTube video of finale HERE.)
"It's August, and things are heating up on Vine Street!" The restaurant will be hosting two events:
Block Party Warm Up, 9:00 p.m. on August 6
Block Party Main Event, 4:00 p.m. on August 20
The events include late night food, drinks, music and dancing.
The August 6 event also includes the musical stylings of DJ John Humphrey. Greenhorn explains, "John's ear for disco and house brings a timeless sound that's sure to get you out of your seat!"
Southgate Lanes has announced that fall league meetings are scheduled, which will include:
Start dates
USBC rules
There are two team openings in the Stratton Auto Women's league.
All other leagues are full with a waiting list.
Southgate Lanes notes, "PLEASE let us know if there is a chance your team will not be participating with us this year so we can keep all the leagues full!"
Free practice will be available for all league members after the meetings are completed.
The Swiss Community Historical Society will hold the final summer open house of 2022 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. The Schumacher Homestead, which includes the three-bay 1843 Schumacher house, is located at 8350 Bixel Road between Bluffton and Pandora.
FINDLAY, Ohio—After postponing in 2020, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will once again host Community Conversations, a dialogue with members of the community. The Foundation previously hosted Community Conversations in collaboration with United Way of Hancock County in 2017.
From Ryan DeMarco, CRPC™
Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 111 N. Main St., Bluffton, 567-226-4506
If you’re like most people, your work has been a central part of your life. So, wouldn’t it be nice to have the flexibility to decide when you no longer want to work?
James “J.R.” Phipps, age 43, of Ada, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 30, 1978, in Hobart, IN to Mary E. (Phipps) Hale. His mother and father, Mary and Doyal Hale preceded him in death.
J.R. is survived by two children: Kadin and Khloe Phipps; a special friend: Roxanne Velasquez; two brothers: Cann “Casey” Phipps, and Christopher (Rita) Hale; and a sister, Angie (Kevin) Hunt. J.R.’s mother-in-law: Ida Velasquez also preceded him in death.
Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton. has hosted an annual “Concert on the Lawn” since 2005. This year, the event features the Pantasia Steel Band in a free concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21.
The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will serve “The Creamery” ice cream. Special thanks is given to Don Snyder Excavating and Everence, who are sponsoring this year’s concert.
Seating is not provided, so those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
