December 2018

Newest staff member of Faith Investment Services, also achieved financial planning certificate

Orrie Augsburger, the newest addition to the staff of Faith Investment Services, graduated in October with a Bachelor's of Science in Business from University of Phoenix.

He also achieved a certificate in Financial Planning. Augsburger will be assisting with serving clients in our Faith Investment Services renovated office at 101 N. Main Street rear, behind “Wonderfully Made” Boutique.

The choir of St. John's United Church of Christ will present the cantata, "The Glory of Christmas," by composer Lloyd Larson, on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m. 

The choir is under the direction of Dr. Crystal Sellers-Battle, associate professor and chair of the Bluffton University music department.  All are welcome to attend.  The church is located at 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton.

Why not! Watch the video for a chuckle

J. Denny and Jenny Beaver wish all their friends merry Christmas.

In fact, they created a short video you won't want to miss. They appear to have made Christmas videos an annual event. This year's video carries an ugly Christmas sweater theme. It's titled "A Very Beaver Christmas."

And, we know, that it's all about the thought that counts.

Click here for brief video.

 

 

Attached is the December Center's newsletter

Krysti's Music Studio students will perform in a recital at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center., 132 N. Main St.

The recital, open to the public, is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, Performers range from beginner to accomplished students.

A reminder that the center will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Dec. 31, and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

A copy of the December center newsletter is attached, featuring all programming this month at the center.

Seven-page draft on tonight's agenda

Bluffton council will discuss a draft of legislation to regulate access to public streets in the village on Monday evening.

Titled “an access management plan,” it came about specifically to address road cuts on State Route 103 between County Line Road and Interstate 75.

Council’s ordinance committee (Joe Selhorst, Mitch Kingsley) met on Dec. 3. They have worked with Tom Mazur, of Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission, and Choice One, an engineering firm, used by the village to craft a draft for discussion.

Note: The Icon posted this photo three years ago, but it's worthy of a re-post. Dennis Morrison shared the photo with us.

Here's a photo worth 10,000 Bluffton words.

Santa Claus (portrayed by Al McCluer) in an early 1950s Bluffton Santa Claus visit approaches a farm wagon stage on the Prebsyterian Church lawn. He arrived by fire truck. Can anyone please identify the fire truck in the photo? The Ford on Main heading north is a 1951 model.

ZY 1 was spotted in Bluffton on a silver Volkswagen.

The ONU Healthwise Mobile Health Clinic is going on NOW until 11:30 a.m. right in front of the library! Today they are offering free flu shots (while supplies last) and free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours prior to your arrival to participate in the cholesterol or blood sugar screening). Participants may speak with Healthwise students and licensed medical staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors.

Wade J. Moser, 80,died Dec. 9, 2018, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  Wade was born Feb. 26, 1938, in Bluffton to the late Raymond and Burnetta (Steiner) Moser.  On June 9, 1961, he married Barbara Klingler Moser who survives. 

Wade was a farmer and founder and operator of Moser Egg Farm with his wife.  In 1956, after graduating from Bluffton High School and working for Culligan, he started the family egg farm with 500 laying hens.  In 1962, he went full time with his egg farm. Wade was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church.

Check out the dessert buffet

County Line Church of the Brethren are hosting a family-friendly Christmas Carnival on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event boasts lots of carnival games and prizes, including reindeer ring toss, fishing with candy canes, and build-a-snowman relay, plus a 9-hole mini golf course. There will also be a dessert buffet provided, and a chance to sing your favorite carols.

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