Here's an interesting aerial photograph of Bluffton prior to the 1960s. The Leland Gerber photo shows College Hall and the Musselman Library. Notice that a drive way is between the library and College Hall.
Also, the library lacks its 1960-era addition. There is no parking lot behind College Hall. Mosiman Hall was probably not yet built.
We invite Icon viewers to offer more observations.
English Lutheran Church invites the community to its Rally Day Celebration and Ice Cream Social Sunday, Sept. 11.
The day will begin at 9 a.m. with an interactive worship event built around the theme of "Sharing the Story of Jesus," followed by an intergenerational time of games, quizzes, and faith-filled fun at 10:15 a.m., according to Kevin Mohr, pastor.
"Then, after lunch, come back and join us for an Ice Cream Social with games and crafts from 2-4 p.m. outside under the tent on the church green space," said Rev. Mohr.
No one could catch Aaron Beach on Saturday. Beach won the BFR Labor Day weekend 5K in 16:43 seconds.
Erin Dendinger was the first woman to cross the finish line. She did so in 25:39. Randy Barnhorst was the men's Pump N Run winner while Amy Byers won the women's division.
St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton, has launched a new church website. It is www.blufftonstjohns.com The website was produced by Cox Signs and Graphics, www.cox-signs.com.
Beyond Budgeting hosts an informative workshop, "Leaving a Love Legacy," at 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Richland Room of the Bluffton Public Library.
During the workshop, Beth Boehr will share with participants what documents are needed and practical organizational tips so that everything can be easily located in case of an emergency.
September is a busy month for the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. The monthly dinner meeting is at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12. Phillip Murphy will perform for those attending.
Life memberships will be presented to the following members who recently reached their 90th birthday: Evelyn Sutter, Margaret Houshower, Ruby Mabry and Doris Clevenger.
The meal is catered by The Pandora Lifters. The meal includes baked steak, baked potatoes, peas with onions, Jello salad, rolls and pie.
Evelyn Reese is the MC and hostesses are Dortha Rodabaugh and friends.
Here's a story a little outside our viewership area, but it's an interesting one sent to us by our friends at Adman, Lima.
Rudolph Foods has announced the retirement of 51-year veteran Mike Reynolds. Hired in 1960, Reynolds has held a variety of positions with the Westminster-based food company, starting as a corn popper.
The new gym floor at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, will be dedicated on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. prior to the first volleyball match which will begin at 10 a.m. with St. Stephen's, Adrian, Michigan. Everyone is welcome.
A Punt, Pass & Kick event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera.
Punt, Pass & Kick is a competition sponsored by the NFL for boys and girls ages 6-15. Parents may register their child/children in advance by using the PPK website (nflppk.com) and searching for our event by ZIP code.
Other information is also available at the website. Participants must have a copy of his/her birth certificate at the event in order to participate.
