Here's the latest postage stamp soon to be available from the Bluffton post office. On Aug. 12, the U.S. Postal Service will pay tribute to Winslow Homer, an American artist honoring his works with the issuance of a commemorative stamp.
The stamp, which is the ninth in the American Treasures series, features Boys in a Pasture, an 1874 oil-on-canvas painting by Homer.
Here's an unusual snapshot taken in Bluffton. The people in the photo are ready to board the Western Ohio Railway (electric interurban) on Main Street. On the back of the photo is written: "Marie Ringleman taking a ride on the interurban in Bluffton, Ohio about 1922 or so."
Richard Jordan sent photo to the Icon with a note saying that he believes the handwriting on the back belongs to Austin Lehmann, whose wife was Helen Basinger Lehmann; she grew up at 536 S. Main St., sister of Ethel Basinger, who worked in Jordan's insurance agency.
The Beaverdam-Richland Fire and Rescue Department will be holding its 56th annual festival from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, at the fire station in Beaverdam.
This is the department's annual fundraiser. Proceeds go toward upgrading equipment and vehicles that the department and community rely on.
Due to the charitable donations of several local businesses there will be free rides for children.
Also, there will be homemade food and a live band, raffle tickets, Bingo and other fun activities for family entertainment.
Bluffton Cub Scout Pack 256 and Boy Scout Troop 256 invites current and former Cub an Boy Scouts and leaders to attend a centennial celebration of the Boy Scouts of America on Sunday, Sept 5, at First Mennonite Church.
"This will be a centennial celebration, scout reunion, an opportunity to view an expansive display of 'Scout Stuff' from Bluffton scouts over the decades, the Troop's Court of Honor and the Cub Pack's recognition of summer activities," said Dr. Darrell Groman about the event.
"The Faculty" Jazz Combo will perform at the Concert on the Lawn at the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., from 7 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15.
"The Faculty" jazz combo consists of four professional musicians from across Ohio, who get together for the love of American jazz, and to perform in informal and formal venues.
Each member of the group is or was a music teacher. The music the group performs is a mix of traditional jazz, blues and show tunes.
For the fifth year out of the past six, financial-services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study.
The announcement was made by Ron Michel and Mark Alliman, Edward Jones financial advisors, who have offices on Main Street in Bluffton.
The study measures overall investor satisfaction will full service investment firms based on seven factors:
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and First National Bank are reminding community bank customers of the stability of the community banking industry as the nation recovers from the recent financial and economic crisis.
"Community bank customers may be worried about the safety of their deposits during this time of continued economic instability," said Todd Mason, President/CEO of First National Bank.
Tickets are now on sale for the Riley Creek Singers production of The Wizard of Oz. Performance dates are 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13; 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15.
All tickets are $12. Tickets are available only at the Riley Creek Pharmacy in Pandora, 112 E. Main St.
All tickets are $12. Depending on availability, tickets will also be sold at the door.
