The community garage sale Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26, offers something for everyone, according to members of the SHANNON Service Club, sponsoring the event.
"Of special interest to many is coin dealer Leonard Wilson, who will appraise your coins and buy them on the spot, so bring your old and unusual coins, gold, and silver," said Duane Bollenbacher.
Bluffton University alumnae can enjoy a day out of the ordinary on Saturday, March 5, when the university's Women's Council hosts the second annual Women R&R (Reconnecting and Reaching Out).
The day of relaxation and reminiscing with college friends includes entertainment, as well as reaching out to current female Bluffton students. Last year's attendees donated $700 to support the Women's Council Professional Enrichment Grant for Women, which helps female students gain professional experience in an anticipated career.
Income tax forms, bills and other financial documents can build up quickly. How can one know what to keep and what to throw away?
Bluffton Public Library will host a financial paperwork seminar presented by Julie Bankert, of J. Bankert Bookkeeping, on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The seminar will share tips and tricks to help individuals organize their financial paperwork.
Bluffton Senior Center's will hold a craft supply sale, Friday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to Tonya Meyer, director.
The sale includes Sewing notions, candle supplies, yarn, wood, material, doll making, buttons, beads, ribbon and much more. The Center is located at 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, phone 419-358-8971.
"Members of the Bluffton Senior Center may have spent a lot of time snowbound this winter, but that just gave them more time to make beautiful hand crafted items for the Senior Center Store," according to Tonya Meyer, director.
She said that the Senior Center has carried American Girl doll clothes and now also have Bitty Baby doll clothes and Barbie doll cloths as well as doll clothes of all sizes.
"Bring your doll in and we will help you find something that fits," she said.
Evelyn F. Everett, 82 of Bluffton died at 12:10 p.m. Feb. 20, 2011, at Hilty Memorial Home, Bluffton.
She was born Nov. 7, 1928 in Mt. Cory, Ohio to Harry and Erma (Kroske) Steinman. On Feb. 2, 1948 she married Lyle Everett and he died March 22, 1999.
Mrs. Everett had worked at the Glove Factory in Bluffton and was also a Lima News carrier agent for over 30 years. She was a Mt. Cory High School graduate.
The February newsletter of the Bluffton Lions Club is now available to download on The Icon. Among events planned in the next few weeks by the club is the launching of this year's Corvette raffle.
To view the newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this file.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), Findlay, presented its annual Distinguished Physician Award to Thomas Brumley, M.D., at the Physicians' Gala celebration held Feb. 19.
Dr. Brumley practiced as an ophthalmologist in the Findlay area for more than a decade before retiring. He is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and has volunteered his medical skills through mission trips to Zambia, Mexico and Sierra Leone.
The presidents had their day after all. Monday, Feb. 21, was originally to be a holiday for Bluffton schools. Then, when the school system used its three cancellation days, Feb. 21 was placed back on the school calendar as a "school day."
Not so fast. At 5:56 a.m., the icy weather caused a two-hour delay. Then at 7:49 a.m., Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, announced school was cancelled due to the ice.
Unless the Ohio legislature acts quickly, Bluffton's spring vacation in March will be cut short.
If you are in the mood for a great murder mystery, and would like to take in a great meal at the same time check out the March 26 event at The Centre, according to Brenda Gaines.
"Our murder mystery dinners have always been a great crowd please," said Gaines. "This is the 11th year the Centre has hosted a murder mystery dinner."
A drama titled "The Anniversary, 'Til Death Do Us Part already," will hit the Centre stage. Early-bird tickets purchased before March 12 are $35 each, two for $65 or a table for eight $240 ($30 each), plus tax.
