Resignation due to purchase of Riely Creek Sportswear, which presents a conflict of interest of him serving as a school board member.
Brad Fruchey, a member of the Bluffton school board for the past 18 years, announced his resignation, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.
The board is now accepting applications from residents of the district who are interested in fillilng Fruchey's postion.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Bluffton Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings in town. According to the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, our town "boasts the best farmers market in northwest Ohio."
In celebration of our small but mighty farmers market, the Icon features a market vendor each week over the course of the summer.
This week's feature vendor is Previte's Italian Home Products and Middle Eastern Delicacies.
Here is ODOT's update for road work scheduled next week in Allen County.
Interstate 75 between the Stewart Road overpass and Napoleon Road, between the city of Lima and the village of Beaverdam, will be restricted to one lane in both directions for a pavement resurfacing project.
The project also includes repairs on the ramps at the Bluelick Road interchange and on the bridges over Sugar Creek. Lane restrictions will be in place each week from Monday morning to Friday afternoon.
By Cort Reynolds
BOWLING GREEN - The Bluffton boys golf team finished 13th out of 18 teams in the Div. III district tournament at Bowling Green's Stone Ridge Golf Club Thursday.
Kalida won the district team title with 328 strokes. Minster ended up second (333), followed by St. Joseph Central Catholic (339) and Seneca East (349).
Bluffton came in 13th with a total of 377 strokes, finishing five strokes ahead of league rival Allen East (382).
By Cort Reynolds
HARROD - Visiting Bluffton lost a five-set heartbreaker at rival Allen East in a Northwest Conference volleyball thriller Thursday night.
Bluffton led 2-1 but lost the fourth set, then was nipped in a tight fifth game by just two points.
The 27-25, 21-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-13 defeat dropped the Lady Pirate record to 11-9 overall, and they finished 4-4 in NWC play. AE improved to 7-5 overall and 3-4 in the NWC with the comeback victory.
The Bluffton Lions team conducted their annual eye screening of local children from Sept. 23 through Oct. 1.
During this time a team of 10 Lions traveled to the Bluffton School kindergarten, Allen East kindergarten, Pandora Hilty Home day care, Bluffton Catholic Church day care, Bluffton Presbyterian Church pre-school and the Bluffton County Line day care.
In all, 283 children were screened with referrals sent to parents.
Bluffton pet owners are invited a blessing of animals on Saturday, Oct. 5, on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church law, according to Karol Farris Schilling, pastor.
"Join us on the church lawn for a time of socializing and a service of blessing," she said. "Gathering begins at 10 a.m. with a brief service of blessing at 10:30 a.m. concluding by 11 a.m."
Cats, dogs, and others welcome – all animals must be leashed or crated. A pet picture may be brought if preferred. All human attendees can enter to win a special prize at the close of the event.
Mt. Cory Zion United Methodist church hosts the 5th annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bethel Family Life Center, 201 West Washington Street, Mt. Cory.
Activities include: games, crafts, snacks, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office K9 demo at 2:30 p.m., clowns, free Romick Train Rides, and a Touch-a-Truck area. There will also be a silent auction for the two wooden “Moose on the Loose” cut-outs from this year's VBS program.
Icon Restaurant Review:
Sardi's Restaurant
234 West 44th Street, New York City www.sardis.com
Reviewer: Liz Gordon-Hancock This is not a typical restaurant review, but the Icon believes this will be of interest to readers.
I had the opportunity to visit New York City for a long weekend with some girlfriends, and while there, ate at Sardi's Restaurant.
