Ryan Golden, a senior from Findlay, is Bluffton University’s sixth recipient of a full scholarship to Bowling Green State University’s master of accountancy program.
Note from Icon: Old Man Bluffton, retired and now world traveler, shows up in Bluffton briefly each December. If he’s in the mood, he allows the Icon to interview him.
Earlier this week the Icon met him in Twisted Whisk and he was in the mood – although the Icon bought the coffee. Here’s a paraphrase of our conversation.
Riley Creek Baptist Church, 4950 Township Road 27, Bluffton, invites the public to its Christmas program, “The Advent of Emmanuel,” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17.
The program will consist of a play telling the story of “Lydie” as she comes to understand the true meaning of Christmas, along with a number of musical selections and parts for children of the congregation. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 419-326-6361.
“Everyone who pre-orders a book as a Christmas gift will receive a card stating the book is on its way after Christmas,” said Steiner. “That way, the gift-giver has something to present on Christmas morning.”
Production issues have delayed the printing of the Icon’s book “The Bluffton We Never Knew,” according to Fred Steiner.
Berch Carpenter, recently retiring member of the Bluffton Tree Commission, was recognized at the Dec. 11 Bluffton council meeting.
Mayor Judy Augsburger presented Carpenter with a plaque reading: "In grateful appreciation of your 10-plus years of service and dedication to the Bluffton Community Village Tree Commmission."
The mayor said that Nancy Benroth was recently appointed as Carpenter's replacement.
Laura Strahan, a Bluffton High School senior, is the Icon's student artist of the month. Laura has enrolled in Art 1, Design 1, Design 2. Her college plans are undecided.
Describing the art project in the photo, Laura says: "It was a watercolor painting of a drawing I did of a dragon at the top of a waterfall with mountains in the background.
"I don't think watercolor is my best medium - had not had much experience - but I felt like I got better at it and enjoyed it more as I did the project."
Vickie Garmon is the Bluffton High School art teacher.
Living in Bluffton, we all know that beavers are not only eager, but have creative characteristics.
To prove our point, read on:
Bluffton University mascots, J. Denny Beaver and Jenny Beaver, star in Bluffton's newest holiday movie feature.
You may watch the 2-plus-minute video here. Titled "Spread Holiday Cheer with J. Denny and Jenny Beaver!" the video - rated G - demonstrates how even beavers get into the holiday spirit.
One of Ada's "must-see" business displays is indoors.
It's at New Leaf Lawn Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada. The retail area is transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday decorations.
This year the New Leaf staff created a charming holiday feeling in the store. And, of course, their decorating ideas are for customers to purchase and place in their own homes.
The Icon shares several photos for viewers, plus a short video.
