By Sam Brauen
Monclova Christian visited Bluffton for the first time Monday evening for a boys basketball game. The Pirates quickly dispatched the Thunder by a 63-42 score to improve to 9-10 on the season. More at: www.blufftonpirates.com
A meeting of members of Mennonite Memorial Fund, Inc., is set for 5:45 p.m., Monday, Feb. 189, in the conference room of Mennonite Memorlal Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.
The purpose of the meeting is to amend the by-laws of Mennonite Memorial Fund, Inc.
"The Bluffton We Neverr Knew," a photo history book of Bluffton created by the Icon is on sale in several downtown businesses. The business featured here is Twisted Whisk. Books are on sale at $19.95 plus tax.
Books are also available at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, The Food Store, Book ReViews and the Bluffton University bookstore. Or, click here for an order blank.
A support group for caregivers of spouses or family members with Alzheimer’s disease is scheduled the third Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. The group meets in the library at the Home, located at 410 W. Elm Street.
Group facilitators are Tricia Herrmann, RN, and Janet Schroeder, LSW. The focus of the group is to allow each member to discuss his/her issues involved in caring for their loved one with Alzheimer’s. Speakers can be brought in to address specific topics at the request of the group.
Bluffton University’s junior nutrition students will host the 2018 Lunch and Learn series from Feb. 14 to April 18 on the first floor of Berky Hall. The demonstrations are free and open to the public; however, limited space is available for each lunch.
Each session includes a 20-30 minute cooking demonstration, nutritional information and a full meal. Lunches will be held from noon-1 p.m. The 2018 series is sponsored by The Food Store, a whole foods market in downtown Bluffton.
Daniel Tinch is the new executive director of Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Amy Blackburn, BFR board president. His first day at BFR was Feb. 12.
“We are very excited to have Tinch lead our staff,” said Blackburn. “He has several connections to our community and his six years experience with YMCAs will certainly enhance our programming.”
Note: The Icon acquired a manuscript titled “A Brief History of Bluffton’s Industrial Developments.” This publication was prepared by the classes in Marketing and Small Business Administration from Bluffton College, under the director of Dr. Howard Raid. Publication date is May 1959. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations.
Moser-Bixel Company
Owned by Ezra Moser and Gordon Bixel
The Moser-Bixel Company created floor mats for automobiles from 1925-1928 in Bluffton.
This is one of over a dozen class photos in "The Bluffton We Never Knew," photo history book now available in several downtown Bluffton businesses.
It's a Bluffton elementary class picture from the 1899-1900 school year taken by Will Triplett. It's Bluffton B Primary No. 2. The teacher is Miss Benroth.
Although the students are not identified, it is very probable that these students could be in the graduating class of 1910.
Noteworthy Community Choir announces opening season auditions, March 12 - 17, according to Vicki Mills, Ada, choir artistic director.
Interested singers, ages 8 - 88+ should contact NCC to schedule an audition. NCC will make a guest appearance at the Ohio Northern University, Lima Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Pops Concert on June 30, in addition to performances throughout the area.
