August 2013

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Loch Ness has its monster and, now, it appears that Bluffton does, too. Several sightings of an unidentified animal have been reported in Bluffton in the past week and two persons captured the creature on cell phone cameras.

Both photographs were reportedly taken on the north side of Bluffton in daylight hours. Speculation on the identify of the creature ranges all the way from a fox, a coyote, bobcat, or simply an unusual dog.

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The Apollo Career Center announced today an upcoming $30 million bond offering. Those interested in learning more about the bond offering are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to be held Wednesday, Aug. 28,  at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima.  

ome and learn how to take part in a local investment opportunity and the financial opportunities open to you while supporting Apollo Career Center’s expansion and renovation project.

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Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton, invites the public to its annual community “Concert on the Lawn,” at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18.


Free musical entertainment is by the Al Best Band of Columbus Grove. They will perform music for persons of all ages.

Persons attending are invited to bring a lawn chair. Free ice cream sundaes will be available throughout the evening.

 

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Barbara M. Gardiner, 92, died Aug. 9, 2013, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born Sept. 14, 1920, in Putnam County to the late William G. and Eve (Deitler) Carr.  On May 11, 1946 she married John L. Gardiner and he died March 9, 2004 Barbara was a homemaker. 

Survivors include a son, Peter Gardiner, of Port Orchard, Wash.; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline Bibler of Pandora. 

She was preceded in death by a son, David L. Gardiner; two sisters, Mary Jane Lugibihl, Marjorie Zuercher; and a brother David Carr.

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Bluffton council will consider action on Monday to develop a plan to renovation the Shannon Cemetery on Jefferson Street.

As the oldest cemetery in the village, it has fallen into disrepair over the recent decades. Richard Boehr approached the village with a plan to renovation the property. His proposal is to create a park on the land.

The cemetery action is one of several items on Monday’s council agenda. The complete agenda is in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Officers of the Bluffton Elementary PTO for 2013-14 have been named. Those officers follow:

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Bluffton's neighbor, Ada, is celebrating its oldest community event this weekend. It's the 100th anniversary year for the Ada Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic.

The Icon's sister publication, Ada Icon, provides this schedule for Ada's weekend events. The two-day event at the War Memorial Park takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10.

 

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Ten Thousand Villagse, 115 S. Main St., Bluffton will celebrate Bluffton downtown sidewalk sales on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17, according to Aphaphanh Nussbaum, manager.

There will be 60 percent off selected merchandise and 50 percent off already reduced items.

Hours are Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Here's an advertisement in the 1970 Bluffton High School Buccaneer. Millie Ingalls is on the left. We'll let Icon viewers identifiy the other threein the photo.

Ingalls Restaurant was located where Tu Puebo Mexican Restaurant, 142 N. Main St., is today. 

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The following births were reported in July at Bluffton Hospital.
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