Note: This is the first of a series of interviews and other features on Bluffton third graders. The Icon thanks third grade teachers, Ann Kingsley, Andy Armstrong, Janelle Bogart and Beth Raeburn, for participating in this project.
Elders are beginning to make Willow Ridge Green Houses their homes. The first elders moved to Willow Ridge on Nov. 26.
Several activities are now taking place at Willow Ridge. Open the attached newsletter to learn about the first Christmas at Willow Ridge.
Merry Christmas from Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. The first elders moved to Willow Ridge on Nov. 26th. Open the attached newsletter to learn about the first Christmas at Willow Ridge.
What year did you graduate BHS? What's a favorite memory of your BHS days?
I graduated in 1997. If I had to pick just one memory, I'd have to pick two: First off, making the football playoffs and winning a share of the Northwest Conference my senior year was really great. It was a special group of guys on the team. As well as the first time since 1991 that Bluffton won the NWC in football. Losing to Versailles probably knocks that memory to #2 from my BHS days.
Maple Crest residents and Bluffton community members joined together in a volunteer effort to help women who may be caught up in human trafficking.
The SOAP (Save Our Adolescent Prostitutes) volunteer opportunity came out of Crime Victim Services, Lima, through a donation by a resident and her friend, and involved placing red stickers on bars of soap.
Each sticker had a short series of questions on it concerning being forced to do something or seeing someone potentially in trouble, along with a national hotline number to call for assistance.
Susie Stratton of Stratton Greenhouses, Bluffton, was recently recognized for design work involving plantings at the University of Findlay.
She was recognized on Dec. 2, for beautification efforts in the Findlay and greater Hancock County area by the Men's and Women's Garden Club of Findlay. The organization presented Stratton the Beautification Award, which is given to non-members of the club.
