Brendon Matthews and Richard Boehr

On June 11 the Bluffton Industrial Expansion Corp. presented a transfer of its funds to Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs. The transfer took place at a Bluffton council meeting. Click for a video.

Following the council meeting BCE gave a thank you to Boehr of the Industrial Expansion Corp. It consists of a smiley face, which, when a switch is pressed it proclaims: "Thank you."

Brendon Matthews of BCE (left) made the presentation to Boehr. Ropp Triplett created the award.

Krysti's Music Studio, South Main Street, Bluffton, offers free trial lessons through July 31.

Persons wanting more information may contact Krysti Schey at 419-233-5255 or e-mail at: [email protected].

Click here for the studio website.

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With the 2011 tax filing season behind us, much attention is being paid to the expiring "Bush tax cuts"-- the reduced federal income tax rates, and benefits, that will expire at the end of 2012 unless additional legislation is passed. In fact, though, several important federal income tax provisions already expired at the end of 2011.

Here's a quick rundown of where things stand today.

Drive Time Driving Instructions will start a new series of driving classes in July according to Doug Kisseberth.

Morning and afternoon classes will be offered July 8 to 13.

Click here for complete details.

Vicki Oates

Vicki Oates, licensed massage therapist, and owner of Absolute Body Therapy of Massage, 105 Vine Street, Bluffton, will close her shop at the end of the business day on June 29.

"I will be relocating to Columbus to work at another clinic," she told The Icon.

She added that if anyone with gift certificates should call and set up an appointment to redeem them. Her phone is 419-957-7732.

ICBA Independent Banker, the magazine of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), recognized Citizens National Bank, Bluffton, as an outstanding "ICBA 400" community bank performer in its June issue.

The ranking is based on Citizens National Bank's 2011 year-end earnings and operational efficiencies.

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