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Richard A. "Dick" Shaneyfelt, 79, of Pandora died May 28, 2015, at 12:49 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born July 19, 1935, in New Carlisle to Richard V. and Zelma Gheen Shaneyfelt. On March 23, 1957, he married Carol Jean Brokschmidt and she survives.

He retired from Phillips ECG, Ottawa. He was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and was active with Gideons International, Bill Glass Prison Ministries, and Beaverdam Transport for Christ. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. 

Julie Kindred (left) and Mary Edmiston provided their final fifth grade lesson today. Both teachers are retiring. The Icon caught them shortly after classes were dismissed. Also retiring is Susan McKinnley, kindergarten teacher, who was not in school today.

Bluffton Family Recreation announced its June Adventure Camp schedule, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

This year BFR offers camps for two age groups. The first is for youth 3 ½ to 5. The second is for youth ages 6 to 9.

“At Adventure Camp your children will learn while having fun,” said Kelly Honse, lead instructor, who has a degree in art education. “The camps include theme-based activities, crafts and snacks.”

State Representative Bob Cupp will hold four legislative update meetings across Allen County on Monday, June 1.

His Bluffton meeting is at 11:30 a.m., at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

Cupp represents the 4th Ohio House district, which is comprised of all of Allen County. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

June 2015 is a SUPER month for Bluffton Public Library!  This month marks the start of Summer Read Program, which is titled “Every Hero Has a Story.”  BPL has designated themes for each week of this year’s program in order to support and advocate for its community.  June’s themes are as follows:
● June 7-13: “Community Heroes” Week
● June 14-20: “Be a Hero” Week
● June 21-27: “Be a Green Hero” Week

Several summer Pirate sports camps are on the calendar. Here's the schedule:

Bluffton Soccer Club
Open registration May 29-June 27
Register for fall play
www.blufftonsoccer.com

Junior high basketball
Open gyms Sundays and Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m.
Summer league starts June 1
Bluffton University shootout: June 8
Pirate camp: June 15-18
Contact: [email protected]

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