It's crazy, but for the past several years we've been able to name the year by simply stating "07," or "08," or "09." Not no more. "0 10"? It's simply "10," and it is bound to cause confusion.
Perhaps that's why "10" is going to be such a confused year in our prediction. There are several things we'd like to see in "10." There we said it again, and still comes out confusing.
Anyway, we'd like to see the following in "10" but don't bet on it.
Okay, it's New Year's Eve. The party conversation is dwindling. Here's a little game to play to liven things up. See who can score the highest in the The Bluffton Icon first-ever "Do you really know Bluffton on new year's eve contest."
1 point for each correct:
1 - Name the mayor of Bluffton
2 - Name the school superintendent
3 - Name the president of Bluffton University
2 points for each correct:
4 - Name the CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce
Lucia Unrau was selected as the first-ever Bluffton Icon Supporter of the Year award. The selection committee had a difficult decision-making process. Several worthy supporters were also in the running, including Jodi Diller (first runner-up) and Bev Amstutz (second runner-up). Lucia will receive a free cup of coffee from the Common Groups and a 15-minutes with interview later in January.
You grew up in CG, right? Or technically, you were a "country kid". Did you always live on the family farm where your parents live now?
Technically, I am from just outside of Rimer. My parents live on the family farm that has been passed down for generations since the 1870~Ac^a'not^a"cs. For a short time we moved to ~Ac^a'notA"town~Ac^a'not^A
Caity Matter and Bill Henniger were married in an outdoor ceremony at the bride's parents home on Aug. 1, 2009.
Caity is the daughter of Rick and Sherri Matter of Bluffton. She is a graduate of Bluffton High School and Ohio State University. She is the government sales director at Rogue Fitness, Columbus.
Bill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Jackson Henniger, Logan, Ohio, and Dr. and Mrs. Dan Alder, Athens, Ohio. He is a graduate of Ohio University and earned an MBA from the University of Michigan. He is the founder/owner of Rogue Fitness, Columbus.
ACT NOW - THE PLAYING CARDS MAY BE HISTORY ON JAN. 1
If you've not yet purchased a Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce playing card desk, act now or forever hold your peace.
The popular holiday item at only $5 a deck may disappear quicker than you can say 2010. The deck was the brainchild of Melinda Bowden of PromoHits! The Main Street company sold 52 businesses their own "card." Then, when the decks were printed, PromoHits! donated over 300 sets to the chamber as a fund raiser.
Among the many Christmas weekend guests to Bluffton was the driver of this vehicle parked in a driveway on Albert Street. The NC plate promotes the Blue Ridge Parkway, a major tourist feature on the western portion of the state.
It's funny how books can influence my activities. Not funny ha ha, but funny strange....but that's a whole other blog topic. Anyway, Anne gave me Julie and Julia for Christmas, so I'm determined to finish the book before I watch the movie. Besides, Lindsay says the book is much better than the movie, so I figure I'll enjoy the best first.
It appears 2010 is a "breather" year for the Village of Blfufton budget. Bluffton council okayed its 2010 budget on Dec. 28. The general fund total is $2,138,316. That's lower than the 2009 general fund budget of $2,331,215.
