June 2018

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The Bluffton High School class of 1963 held  its 55th class reunion in Bluffton June 22 and 23. 

Friday evening was casual conversation at the Buckeye Sportsman Depot. On Saturday the group met for an evening meal at By Still Waters Bistro in Bluffton followed by a group discussion about Bluffton during the 1950s and1960s lead by Pauline Kinsinger Watts and Rich Bucher.

Front row
Linda Steinman Inbody, Coletta Lora Wiebe, Dorothy Hartman, Betty Thomas Basinger, Brenda Moser, Pauline Kinsinger Watts

Here's a dozen ideas to consider

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What are your supper plans on Tuesday? Those might involve one of dozen options as the next "Foodie Tuesday" is June 26 at The Centre, according to Stacy Stumbaugh.

It's a food truck event held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.

The James Harder era ends on June 30

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The Icon talked briefly with Dr. James Harder, retiring Bluffton University president, during his last official full week on campus.

His exit at the end of the month brings to a close a 17-year relationship with the university, 12 of which he served as its president. Those dozen years are an exception to the national average for university presidents. That national on-the-job average for a university president is six years.

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Happy 90th Birthday
Mom (Midge)
June 29
From Sue, Canda, Renee, Kathy
If you would like to send a birthday card to:
Midge Moser
649 Riley St
Bluffton, OH 45817
 

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Icon viewers:
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library want to thank all the businesses and companies that sponsored the 2018 Friends 5K Run/Walk for Literacy. 

Your generosity is very much appreciated! A special thank you to Shirley's for their generous donation and help in getting the information about the Run/Walk out to so many people. We also want to thank Mayor Rich Johnson, the EMS, and the many volunteers who helped to keep the runners and walkers safe.

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Thanks to a Audre Reichenbach-Vugrinac, a classmate in this photo, we have a much clearer idenfication of class members.

This is the second grade with teacher Kathy Augsburger during the 1967-68 school year.

Top row, from left, Kathy Augsburger, Carol Kaufman, Audre Reichenbach, Jon Parkins, Beth Alt, Alisa Simon, Verle Dalke, Sandy Mulvania, Dick Kiene a d Tamara Carmack.

Middle row, from left, Brent Heineman, Cathy Ferrall, Jackie Laing, Bill Little, _____, Kathy Ernsberger, either Carol or Cathy__________(she was a twin), Stephanie Schmidt, Karen Augsburger.

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CAP AM,  on a Franklin County plate, was spotted on a red Honda Civic parked on the ONU campus.

Taking my kids away without first proving it is lawful, ain’t right, it ain’t right, it just ain’t right

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Note: This column comes to The Icon from PeaceVoice Program, Oregon Peace Institute.

By Kary Love
Being a lawyer, I have long been interested in and have studied the question, where did law come from?

It turns out to have been the result of a centuries long, hard struggle by people over generations as humans evolved to try to incorporate justice into their villages or tribes.  Generation built upon generation, honing and improving law.

Tuesday's library "make and take" session is all about music

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Let's make some music.

One of this summer's Bluffton Public Library popular repeating programs for youth returns on Tuesday.

It's another "make and take" session, held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 26.

Children going into grades K-5 are encouraged to attend the craft session as recycled musical instruments will be constructed. Registration is required to insure that all participants have enough material to create their instruments.

Contact the library to register.

 

Bluffton airport terminal and hangar now included in coverage

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Bluffton council will hear an update from its insurance committee on Monday.

A recent audit and appraisal shows the value of village buildings and content increased by $3,728,296. And, inland marine increased by $866,014.

The village insurance premium will go from $51,261 to $58,174, according to information revealed at a June 14 insurance committee meeting.

“Basically we are getting an additional $4.5 million in coverage for $7,000,” Jerry Cupples, insurance committee chair wrote in a report in Monday’s council packet.

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