November 2010

The Icon caught this plate on Main Street. Certainly must be initials, but who's?

The Old Millstream handbelll choir from Findlay will perform a Christmas program at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton.

The concert is at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5. "Come hear this wonderful hand bell choir in concert and start your Christmas season off with a ring," said Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.

A free will offering will be accepted.

Come see Buzz and Woody at Bluffton Public Library! On Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 2:30 p.m., children ages 5 and up are invited to visit the library for Thanksgiving Bingo and a special screening of a children's movie.

Children are also welcome to bring a drink, snacks and something comfortable to sit on for this wild roundup, but please leave all steeds, spurs and meddling teddy bears at home.

Contact Rikki Steingass at the library for more information: 419-358-5016 or [email protected].

Ariel Shuey

15 Minutes with Ariel Shuey, Bluffton University student

Where's your hometown, what's your major at Bluffton and what year are you?

I was born in Toledo, but now live in Fremont. I attended Fremont Ross High School. I am currently two credit hours short of being a junior and am majoring in communication with a concentration in public relations.

Who was the first person you met in Bluffton?

Linda Cupples in the Bluffton admissions office.

The Ricky Matter Strength and Conditioning Center, East College Avenue, will have an open house following the Blaze of Lights Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The open house will begin when the parade is completed and will continue until 6:30 p.m.

Persons are invited to bring children to see what Bluffton Middle and High School students are doing as they prepare for their favorite sports.

The roof on the new emergency department at Bluffton Hospital is nearing completion. Several other projects at the worksite are underway this week. The list follows:

The October Students of the Month for Bluffton Middle School were recently announced. Click here for photos.

6th Grade:

Kristen Yost, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Yost, Bluffton.
Kristen is a member of the BMS Strings and band programs. She attends Stonbridge Church of God in Findlay and is in Dance at Cindy's Tap on Wood in Columbus Grove.

There's still an opportunity to purchase tickets for the Bluffton Child Development Center Raffle. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Prizes includes two boys' bikes (20- and 26-inch); two girls' bikes (20- and 26-inch); four bike helmets, a Wilson NFS football and gift cards.

Tickets are on sale at Citizens National Bank or from any BCDC board member. The drawing will take place Dec. 14.

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Bob Amstutz of the Bluffton American Legion Post and a group of vets visited to Maple Crest on Veterans Day. The Legion members presented a program, gave some historical information and then presented each of the veterans of Maple Crest with a flag and a salute.

Bluffton school board issues several supplemental contacts on Nov. 15. Those contracts include:

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