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What I’ve learned this year

As a high school columnist on the Icon
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2021 - 4:51pm

By Amelia Alexander
Ada High School Icon columnist
I have learned so much from writing here in the Icon, so I wanted to reflect on this school year and everything that I have learned from this experience so far. 

1-  Giving myself grace and pushing through my own short-comings
I’ve had to learn how to produce two articles a month on top of school and sports. If I really needed to, I could take a break from this column, but I really want to stick with it, so I haven’t. 

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Remember the Golden Swingers Band? Check the Senior Citizens Center window

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2021 - 4:35pm

The Theme for the Chamber of Commerce Discovery Day in June is music.

In keeping with that theme, the Senior Center has dedicated its window display to its Golden Swingers Band.  

The band performed from 1979 to 2006. It was Vera Core’s idea to form a band and she served as the first director. Other directors included Carol Lytle, Betty Hitchcock and Bertie Swank. 

Practices were held every Tuesday and there were times when the band had three engagements in one day. All told, they completed over 1,000 programs. 

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Library board meets on June 22

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2021 - 4:31pm

The Bluffton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, via video conferencing.  To request an invitation for the meeting, please contact Jessica Hermiller, Director at [email protected].  

                                                                                           

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Bluffton Public Library
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World Elder Awareness Day June 15

Elder Victim Ministry offers tips to stay safe
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2021 - 4:21pm

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Tuesday, June 15. 

Elder Victim Ministry, a program of Crime Victim Services, will provide Put up Your Guard against Scams packets in area agencies serving the elder population. The program is funded by a Cares Act grant.     

The packets include a grocery bag, pen, notepad and a scam tips card to place by the phone or refrigerator. 

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Regional news
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Beavers are back!

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2021 - 1:40pm

The school year is over and the Bluffton University bookstore in Marbeck Center is now open to the public, according to Janine Paul, store manger. Among items available include these beavers that you can't buy anywhere else.

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Swim lesson sign-up underway

Three summer sessions beginning June 21 at Bluffton pool
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2021 - 1:34pm

Bluffton swimming pool swim lesson sign-ups are underway. Here’s what you need to know:
Session 1 – June 21-July 2
Session 2 – July 5-July 15
Session 3 – July 19-July 30

Lessons take place from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Fridays are makeup days. Contact the pool for registration.

Cost is $35 per child for families with swim passes or $45 per child for families without swim passes.

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