The Lima Rotary Club will announce that at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, its scholarship awards will surpass the $500,000 mark.
The Lima Rotary Club began its scholarship program in 2001 as an economic development opportunity. Applicants must live or work in Allen County and be attending an accredited institution within Allen County to be eligible for a scholarship. They are generally non-traditional and qualify by need. The goal of the program is to help the students achieve their educational goals, and for them to remain and work in Allen County.
Kirtland's Auto Sales, 302 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces a new manager's special.
The vehicle is a 2011 Ford Fusion SE listed at $13,995. For a complete list of options open the printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story.
Ten Thousand Villages, S. Main St., Bluffton, is offering customers a "gem of a jewelry sale," now through Monday, Aug. 18, according to Aphaphanh Nussbaum, store manager.
She says that the shop offers up to 40 percent off selected jewelry and accessories in this sale.
Exactly $59,200 was raised by Lima Building and Construction Trades partners at the annual Husky golf outing held July 26.
“Last year the golf outing brought in $114,000, and this year’s contribution by our partners represents more than half that amount. Our skilled union trades, union contractors and labor management groups are very proud to support this outing which enriches so many worthy organizations,” says Lima Building and Construction Trades President Mike Knisley.
Husky donates the funds raised at the golf outing to a variety of non-profit organizations.