Two groups of Bluffton University students will relate their cross-cultural experiences from last spring during campus forums at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 27 in Founders Hall. The presentations are free and open to the public.

Recounting their experiences at the 11 a.m. session will be Alex Woodring and Jacob Alexander, who were among a Bluffton contingent that went to China; Brittany Stegmaier and Matt Weisenborn, discussing France; Chalsi Eastman and Mark Herge, San Antonio; and Clete Stechschulte, Andrew Keeler and Samantha Lawrence, Trinidad.

Smart Hearts, a heart health education and support group at Blanchard Valley Hospital, will hold a meeting Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the BVH Marathon Auditorium, Findlay

The meeting topic, presented by Blanchard Valley Hospital Cardiac Rehab, will be "20 things you can do to prevent, halt and reverse heart disease."

This presentation is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Kathy Russell at 419.423.5153 or [email protected].

Bluffton's trick-or-treat night will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct 31, according to Fred Rodabaugh, mayor.

2012 corn maze

Tom Suter of Suter's Produce gets more "a mazing" each year.

Suter's Produce corn maze takes on an American Indian look this year, according to Jerry and Nancy Suter. Tom designed the maze. All events are located on the Allen-Putnam County Line Road (Road R) between Phillips (Road 4), and Pandora Road (Road 5).

Maze prices:
Adults, $6
Students (K-college), $4.50

The popular corn maze is now open weekends:
Saturdays 1-8 p.m.
Sundays 1-8 p.m.
++Last admission at 7 p.m.

Much that's old (and historical) and some that is new will be featured this year at the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society's Fall Festival celebration on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Schumacher Farmstead at 8350 Bixel Road.

Held annually, this event is part of the Bluffton community-wide Fall Festival celebration. New at the Homestead this year will be an Indian village, a Swiss chorus, a lecture on medicinal herbs, and the newly restored woodworking shop and flagstone floors and walkways.

Flu shots will be available in Bluffton on Thursday, Oct. 13, according to the Allen County Health Department. Shot are available for persons 6 months and older.

Shots will be given at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center from 9-10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13.

Shots will also be given in Lima at the health department Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-0 a.m. and from 3-4 p.m. beginning Sept. 21.

Larry Smith of Smith's Realty Professionals, Bluffton, announces a new residential listing. It is at 3520 Twp Rd 27, Bluffton. For a print-friendly description of the property open the attachment at the bottom of this story. Smith's is located at 147 N. Main St., Bluffton, telephone number 419-358-1177.

Ft. Jennings defeated Bluffton 2-0 in a girls' soccer match on Monday.

Stats follow:

Halftime: FJ, 1-0 Goals: (FJ) Gable, (FJ) Schroedr. Assists: (FJ) Macy Schroeder.

Shots on Goal: FJ, 11-7. Corner Kicks: FJ, 9-5,Saves: FJ,Vonlehmden (2); B,Heslep (5)

Away: FJ 5-2-1, 1-2-0
Narrative: Another hard fought game passing is getting a little better. Still need to conn connect more up front. Bluffton never gave up and kept pressure on us the whole game

JV Score: FORT JENNINGS HIGH SCHOOL, 3-1

By Jordan Howe, Icon Bluffton University intern

Keith Suter, president of the Ultimate Frisbee club at Bluffton University, takes time out of his game to explain some basic rules. He explains everything from how many people are on the field to what happens when the Frisbee hits the ground.

You'll discover:

What are some basic rules
What happens if the Frisbee is dropped
How many players are on the field at one time
Are there any formations or plays you run
When do you get together to play

Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that Walt Disney's The Lion King (G) is showing at the theatre from September 23 to September 29.

Show times follow:

3D shows are every evening at 7:00 & 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM.

2D shows are Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 PM only.

Click here for the movie trailer.

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