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On my honor, I will do my best...

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 3, 2010 - 4:57pm

Note: Thanks to Dr. Darrell Groman for providing The Icon with this piece in the continuing celebration of Bluffton Boy Scouts' and the centennial year of scouting. This historical Bluffton "Scout Stuff" is on display during June at the Bluffton Public Library.

By Darrell Groman, Bluffton Scout Historian

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Youth invited to "make a splash" at the library this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 3, 2010 - 9:29am

Area youth are invited to "Make a Splash - READ" this summer by participating in the Bluffton Public Library's Summer Reading Club from June 7 to July 30.

Youth in grades K-12 may register at the library to read for prizes as well as to take part in special programs offered throughout the summer. The goal for youth in grades K-5 is to read for 5 hours during the summer while the goal for teens in grades 6-12 is to read for 10 hours. Those who succeed will receive small prizes and several chances to win bigger prizes.

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Rudi: Don't tell the old man that Ford is dropping Mercurys

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2010 - 2:28pm

Once upon a time (in the days of vehicle brand loyalty) my old man drove nothing but Kaisers or Frazers. Back in the early 1950s one of them even had a rear window wiper, as I recall. These were the most beautiful machines a pre-school boy could ever imagine.

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You Tube of Memorial Day parade is fantastic!

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2010 - 11:29am

The You Tube of the Bluffton Memorial Day Parade is fantastic! Wow! I haven't watched the Bluffton Memorial Day Parade for years!
Thanks.

Darrell Groman, Bluffton

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BVRCC host to international art show June 7-11

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2010 - 11:24am

The Lilly Oncology International Art Competition and Exhibition will make a five-day stop at the Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center (BVRCC), Findlay, from June 7 through June 11.

The show will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon on Friday. It is free and open to the public.

The Lilly Oncology International Art Competition and Exhibition features artwork created by cancer patients and their caregivers. Artwork includes acrylic, oil, pastel, photography and water color mediums.

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BHS boys' June 14-17 bball camp registration underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2010 - 11:19am

Bluffton Pirate boys' basketball camp, involving skills, competitions and lots of fun is set for June, according to Todd Boblitt, BHS varsity coach.

The camp is Monday to Thursday, June 14-17. Boys entering grades 3 to 6 have camp from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Boys entering grades 7 and 8 have camp from noon to 2:30 p.m.

Camp cost is $25 and each participant will receive a basketball and t-shirt. Persons may mail checks or cash to 310 W. Riley St. Bluffton, OH 45817,

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