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Bluffton poet

Mennofolk was more than singing. Ruth Naylor, Bluffton poet, recited some of her poetry on Saturday night in Yoder Recital Hall. For a video of one of the musical performances, click now.

This week's issue of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce e-mail newsletter is now available for Icon viewers. The newsletter is a benefit to chamber members. The Icon shares it with viewers from time to time.

To view the newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this story. For information on joining the chamber contact Fred Steiner at [email protected].

Self-serve banking

Brendon Matthews (right) handled banking chores outside on Friday. First National Bank had a customer appreciation lunch of hot dogs, chips and cold drinks. Jayne and Dick McGarrity are selecting their cuisine.

Swimming lessons are now underway at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. The first session ended July 6. Here's this rest of the summer's swim lesson schedule:

Session II
July 16- July 27
11:15-11:45 a.m.
5:15-5:45 p.m.

Session III
August 6-Aug. 17
11:15-11:45 a.m.
5:15-5:45 p.m.

The group lesson prices are:
Member $30
Non-member $40
Private lessons are available upon request: $50

This plate has a "33" on the left bottom corner for Hardin County. The Icon spotted this car at the Ada swimming pool.

Through our continuing rebuilding efforts, AEP Ohio has
restored power to approximately 88 percent of the approximately 660,000 customers affected by the catastrophic storm that moved through the state June 29 and the additional customers who lost power in subsequent storms July 4 and 5.

As of 5:00 p.m. today, power has been restored to approximately 581,000 of the customers affected by these storms. Approximately 79,000 AEP Ohio customers remain without power this afternoon.

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