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Area Big Brothers Big Sisters awarded Quality Agency Award

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2015 - 9:30pm

Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio has received a national Quality Agency Award, recognizing the hard work of agency leadership and staff to provide high-quality programming for area children.

This award, presented annually by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, recognizes BBBS agencies across the country that serve a minimum of 150 children and achieve certain quality markers in the length and strength of Big/Little match relationships.

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Hymn-sing June 28 at Riley Creek United Methodist Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2015 - 3:58pm

Riley Creek United Methodist Church invites the community to share in an evening of hymns and songs on Sunday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m.  Music from many eras will be sung.

The church is located southeast of Ottawa and northwest of Pandora at the intersection of Putnam Co. Roads M and 7-L, 7102 County Road M, Ottawa, across from Putnam Stone Co. Rev. Duane Kemerley is pastor.

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Letter: Thanks to all the Friends of the Library 5-K run/walk sponsors

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2015 - 3:26pm

Icon viewers:

Thank you to all our sponsors, participants and volunteers for making our Run for Literacy 5K Run/Walk a success.

Our sponsors:

 

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Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association awards scholarships to area students

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on June 19, 2015 - 3:23pm

Several area students have been awarded scholarships in the amount of $500 each from the Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association. Those earning scholarship awards include:

    Nicholas Bowden – 2013 Findlay High School graduate attending The Ohio State University and majoring in actuarial science.

    Ben Davis – 2012 Tiffin Columbian High School graduate attending The Ohio State University and majoring in business.

    Katelynn Driggers – 2013 Carey High School graduate attending Bluffton University and majoring in education/Spanish.

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Free program on wellness and weight loss June 29 at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2015 - 3:19pm

A free program on contagious wellness and weight loss will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 29, at Bluffton Family Recreation, 2015 Snider Road, Bluffton, according to Jeff Reichardt of the 20/30 Fast Track Program.

“If you are interested in contagious wellness and would like to know why seven hormones prevent you from enjoying contagious wellness and weight loss, please join us for the informative program,” he said.

Call 419-860-3481 to reserve a seat as seating is limited. The program is open to the public.

 

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"Beat the Heat" sale underway at Stratton Greenhouses

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2015 - 9:17am

Stratton's Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, have a "Beat the Heat Sale," underway.

Susie Stratton asks: "Is your garden under water? Freshen things up with these specials."
• 10-inch hanging baskets - $10
• 12-inch hanging baskets - $15
• Burpee vegetables 4-inch and 6-inch pots (buy one, get one free)
• 209 carriers of Wave petunias - $6

Greenhouse hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
419-358-6950

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