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MMH croquet court could use some local TLC

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2015 - 1:22pm

The Mennonite Memorial Home’s croquet court, located at 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton, needs some tender loving care.

The court, located behind MMH was developed for use by Home residents and members of the community. For several years the court was used on a regular basis.

Play on the court has diminished in recent years, but is available if a group of serious croquet players have an interest in rejuvenating it.

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Skipping Stones magazine says ‘Swords to Plowshares’ one of this year's outstanding books

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 4, 2015 - 5:45pm

A children’s book published last fall by The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University has been named as one of this year’s 25 outstanding books by Skipping Stones magazine.

“Swords to Plowshares: The Creation of John P. Klassen’s Mennonite Central Committee Medallion” has received a 2015 Honor Award from the international literary magazine for youth.

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Bluffton Senior Center to celebrate 45 years of operation

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on June 2, 2015 - 8:57pm

In November 2015, the Bluffton Senior Center will have been in operation for 45 years. In honor of the upcoming anniversary, the window at the Senior Center has been decorated with items familiar to senior citizens when the center opened in 1970. Keith and Shirley Sommer have collected various items such as a record player, a rotary phone and a vintage hair dryer. The Bluffton High School art department has provided a sign that says “45 years and counting." All are invited to view the window decorations.

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That's one high flying flag. How did it get there?

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 26, 2015 - 9:12pm

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.

Persons attending Bluffton's Memorial Day service at Maple Grove Cemetery couldn't help but miss Bluffton's tallest-ever flying American flag.

Here's a close-up view. Check the photo below for the long view to better understand the height of this red, white and blue symbol.

How did it get there?

Bluffton resident Navy Reservist Nathan Ulrey of Arbor Elite LCC Trimming Service was the  mastermind behind the flag display.

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How about a six-seater?

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 12, 2015 - 3:45pm

Ever seen a six-seater?

Grandma's day care (Brenda Byers manager and Tim Byers recreation coordinator), which takes care of eight little, or not so little, grandkids has added this unique vehicle.

The six-seater stroller is 128 pounds of metal and canvas and, according to Landon, Emily and Molly Byers and Conner Clum and Ellery Byers it is a great ride!

Three more grandkids join the day care once school is out so Dalton, Blake and Levi Clum will be on hand daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to do the pushing to town from Tom Fett Road.

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Dennis Morrison - great choice for Lions citizen of the year

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2015 - 12:07pm

Things don’t always go the way you wish.
The Icon took a vacation in late April and we missed the Bluffton Lions Club Citizen of the Year presentation.

Here’s our belated note of appreciation to Dennis Morrision, recipient of the club’s 2014 citizen of the year award.

Morrison's involvement in the community touches countless organizations.

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