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Mennonite Mutual Aid Society experienced growth in policyholder equity during 2010

Bluffton's oldest continually operating business, Mennonite Mutual Aid Society, held its 144th Annual meeting on April 30 and reorganized its board for 2011-12, according to Lynn Mohler, manager.

The insurance company, with headquarters at 208 S. Main St., Bluffton, reported assets in 2010 of $1,270,185 with 1,404 policies in force.

Current board members are, Paul King, Lawrence Matthews, Joe Saltzman, Jr., Dan Fultz, Del Gratz, E Keith Brauen, Larry Crates and Lori Goldsberry.

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Post office stamps out hunger on May 14

Bluffton Post Office letter carriers will participate in the post office's annual spring food drive. The event is Saturday, May 14.

Postal patrons are invited to leave canned food items near their mailboxes for pick up.

Persons with questions may contact the Bluffton post office.

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Two Budget Boot Camps set on May 23

Bluffton business, Beyond Budgeting, LLC., will sponsor a Budget Boot Camp from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 23, according to Beth A. Boehr.

This free workshop will cover:
o budgeting basics, how to spend less than you earn,

o checkbooks, managing and balencing,

o credit cards, using them wisely, and

o life insurance, benefits and options.

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Mennonite Mutual Aid Society is Bluffton Icon's newest advertiser

Mennonite Mutual Aid Society, 208 S. Main St., Bluffton, is The Bluffton Icon's newest advertiser.

Lynn D. Mohler is the company's manager. Dawn King is the office manager. Agents in addition to Mohler are John D. Diller, Pandora, Bethany Theis, Bluffton, Terry Kirkendall, Bluffton, and Richard H. Jordan (crop insurance), Bluffton.

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Stratton's Greenhouses has Mother's Day specials

Strattton Greenhouses, 9915 E. Lincoln Highway, has a Mother' Day special for you.

In this week's Icon ad, the greenhouse is offering:

  • $1 off hanging baskets
  • 10 percent off flowering trees and shrubs

In addition Stratton's has:

  • over 10,000 Proven Winners plants in pots or hanging baskets
  • over 30,000 wave petunia plants in 209 carriers and hanging baskets
  • new nursery stock arriving daily

Hours are Monday-Friday, 9-8 p.m.; Saturdays 9-6 p.m.; Sundays in May noon-5 p.m.

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Two movies shown at Shannon Theatre May 6-12

Shannon Theatre released its May 6-12 movie schedule.

RIO (G) will show in 2D format evenings at 7 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m.

RIO will also show in 3D format Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. only. All 3D tickets are $6 each.

Also showing is Source Code, rated PG-13, at 9:30 p.m. each evening.

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