The final of three monthly 3/50 drawings in Bluffton took place earlier this week. Winners of Bluffton merchants gift certificates and prizes follow.
Aphapahn Nusbaum draws the winning entry as Katie Keifer and Julie Stratton (center) hold the entry basket. The three businesses each winner visited with their entry is listed:
Barbara Stettler
• The Black Lab
• Greg’s Pharmacy
• Community Market
Carrie Weyer
• Community Market
• Greg’s
• The Curling Iron
Blanchard Valley Hospital has added a new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) system with a design focused on patient comfort.
The new system, called the Siemens Open Bore Aera MRI, can accommodate larger patients, reduce claustrophobia and provide faster imaging than many traditional MRI units.
The new MRI system has a 70 cm open bore, which is the tube-like structure of the MRI machine where the patient lies during the imaging. This is much larger than traditional MRIs and can accommodate patients up to 550 pounds.
"The staff at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton would like to thank those that attended our annual Tree of Remembrance service held this past Sunday at the Centre," said Gordon Diller of the funeral home.
If you were unable to attend and would like to pick up your personalized ornament or would like additional ornaments please call 419-358-2051 or pick up the ornaments at the funeral home between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent sent The Icon the following reminder about the Bluffton school day on Wednesday, Dec. 5: 2 Hour Delay for Staff Development on Formative Instructional Practices.
A spaghetti dinner to benefit the adoption efforts of Brandon and Amy Mayden is being held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at The Centre. The Centre is located at 601 N. Main St. in Bluffton.
Tickets are available for purchase at Greg's Pharmacy, Anderson Tractor Supply or at the door on the night of the event.
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 presented awards on Monday Dec. 3 to six Bluffton High School students for their participation in an annual test about Americanism. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors were eligible to take the test.
The Americanism and Government Test Program is an opportunity for the high school student to evaluate him or herself in American government and history through this statewide test program. Over 90,000 students participate annually in this project.
Note:Derek Woods, Bluffton University student and Icon intern, recently played in his final-ever college football game. Derek is a Broadcasting and Journalism Major from Springfield, and was starting safety for the Bluffton University football team. We invited him to write a reflection on his football career.
"Christmas at the Farm" will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Hardin Historic Village and Farm, located on Fairground Road in Kenton, according to Linda Iams, Director.
Activities include sleigh rides by the Black Swamp Buggy Club, a performance by the Peaceful Strings Dulcimers, an appearance by Santa and plenty of refreshments.
