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If you are looking for something out of the norm, this beautiful meditation on love and memory will satisfy

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Reviewed by Wilson
Oscar-winning oddball screenwriter Charlie Kaufman is set to debut his newest film I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS on Netflix in September, so I thought now would be as good a time as any to revisit what I believe is his best work: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (also streaming on Netflix).

So far 13 garage sales posted on the Icon

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It’s Lincoln Highway Buy Way weekend.

The Icons have 13 garage sales posted, as of Thursday morning, and the number continues to grow.

To view garage sale listings click here or visit the Icon’s Classified Ad page. To post a garage sale send it to [email protected]. All garage sales are free and are posted on both Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon.

Garage sales are also posted on the Icon’s printer-friendly garage sale map.

Once we receive your garage sale the Icon will respond with a “Thanks, got it” in the email message line.

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The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary recently awarded ten $1,000.00 scholarships to students in the Hancock County area, interested in pursuing a health-related career. The 2020 Hospital Auxiliary scholarship winners include: 

Claire Eiden (Ottawa-Glandorf High School), University of Toledo, 

Abigail Hatch (Liberty Benton High School),  University of Findlay, 

Lilly Hodson (Findlay High School), Ohio State University, 

Allison Kennard (Findlay High School), Ohio State University, 

Chloe Kin (Liberty Benton High School),  Ohio State University, 

Abagayle Omlor (Findlay High School), p Case Western Reserve, 

Assisting Dr. David Kinder's study of two plant species and their effectiveness as anti-cancer agents in inhibiting cancer cells’ growth

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Throughout his time as a pharmacy student at Ohio Northern University, Abdullah Alsamman has always sought out opportunities to learn about different career paths in pharmacy, including research. 

It was this motivation that led to a valuable opportunity to research anti-cancer potential in plants.

While taking a class with Dr. David Kinder, professor of medicinal chemistry, Abdullah was pleasantly surprised by Kinder’s teaching style, which focused on actively involving students in the learning process in a more direct manner than traditional methods. 

Combining a little Bizet with a familiar classic story

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Music and a book for an August afternoon.

That's what the Ada Public Library in cooperation wtih the Lima Symphony Orchestra offer to Icon viewers – in video form.

Combining the very familiar musical score of Bizet's "Carmen" to a popular children's book "The Story of Ferdinand," by Munro Leaf, here's the most recent library storytime presentation.

It's the classic tale about a peaceful bull who refuses to fight in the bullfights in Madrid and would rather smell the flowers.

You may listen to the music and the story by clicking on the video below.

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One of Ada's most popular lawns gets a trim, The lawn, technically a field, is where Ada High School football teams play their games.

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