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Aaron Lutz, Sarah Moser in cross-cultural experiences

Aaron Lutz, son of Scott and Lani Shumaker, Bluffton, is participating in a cross-cultural experience in Guatemala, May 12-June 2.

Bluffton University students will explore the integration of ancient Mayan culture and modern life and learn about the nation~Ac^a'not^a"cs civil war by spending time in its capital, Guatemala City, and rural areas. They will experience bustling markets full of locally-made crafts, visit cooperatives and learn how the crafts are made, travel to ancient Mayan ruins, practice Spanish and learn to appreciate rural life and work during a home-stay.

Icon view: From the desk of a hometown banker

Note: The Icon offers this column as a first in a series. Brendon Matthews is the writer and this is from his blog located at: http://communitybanking.wordpress.com/

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Chamber chat

Patrick Paule of Bowling Green (right) talks with three Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members following the May 14 chamber breakfast in the town hall. From left are Phil Zimmerly, Bob Neff and Luke Young. Paule, employee benefits advocate of Savage Benefits Group, Bowling Green, addressed the chamber. Over 60 persons attended the breakfast, which focued on Health Care Reform legislation. First National Bank sponsored the breakfast.

AEP issues storm alert

AEP issued the following storm alert: Severe thunderstorms containing damaging winds are likely to impact portions of I&M Power and AEP Ohio later today and tonight. The disturbance that produced a squall line in Tulsa, Oklahoma early this morning is now crossing Missouri. While the squall line has diminished, the disturbance will continue to track through Indiana and northern Ohio this afternoon and tonight.

Tiptoe through the strawberries

We published a photo from this same spot about six weeks ago, and my, how times have changed in the strawberry field. In fact, this photo was taken late last week prior to all the rains. So, it's actually out of date. Can't you just taste them? Corner of Pandora and Bixel roads.

Barberettes perform Broadway on May 14

The Barberettes will present an all-Broadway concert at Maple Crest. The concert, open to the public, is at 6:30 p.m., Friday May 14.

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