The Apollo Career Center announced today an upcoming $30 million bond offering. Those interested in learning more about the bond offering are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima.
ome and learn how to take part in a local investment opportunity and the financial opportunities open to you while supporting Apollo Career Center’s expansion and renovation project.
Gerald (Jerry) and Helen Brooks will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 25, with their children Sue (Arman) Habegger of Pandora, George (Altha) Brooks of Van Wert, Jim Brooks and Chris Orton of Bluffton, and Carole (Bruce) Okuley of Bluffton.
Gerald and Helen have five grandchildren. Gerald is retired from Ex-Cell-O / Pure Pak and continues to farm. Helen is a retired registered nurse. The couple was married on Aug,
14, 1953, in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Several important dates are this month for parents and students in Bluffton elementary school. Those dates and events follow:
August
5-16 Summer Academy
14 Class lists will be posted at 5 p.m.
23 Meet The Teacher @ 2-3 p.m.
26 First Day of school (Grades 1-12)
26-28 Kindergarten KRA-L testing
29 First day of school for Kindergarten students
Denny Edinger will share about his extensive post card collection with members of the Bluffton Senior Citizens during the Center’s Monday, Aug. 12 potluck. The Bluffton resident and post office employee will tell about his collection and show some examples of some of his post cards.
At the meeting two members, Pearl Williamson and Keitha Carver, will receive their life memberships. Both turn 90 in August.
Lots of other events take place at the Senior Center in August and September. The monthly newsletter, as an attachment at the bottom of this story tells of all events.
Activities are picking up for Bluffton Middle School students this month. Here's some important back-to-school information from the school website pertaining to students in middle school students.
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION
MIddle School registration for students entering the 6th, 7th and 8th grades will be Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m.
