That's one of the lessons Bluffton elementary students are learning this month as pennies and other coins are collected for a Pennies for Peace service learning project.
Bluffton American Legion Post 382 presented an American flag to the Bluffton Golf Course on Dec. 9. The presentation was made in appreciation to the golf course's support during the legion's first-ever golf outing this past summer.
Fred Arnold and Sam Reineke, co-chairs of the golf event, made the presentation to Floyd, Wendy and Luke Young of the golf course.
Bill Gable, retiring treasurer of the Bluffton Athletic Boosters, was recognized this week by that organization. Steve Ritter replaces Gable as Boosters treasurer. The transition took place at the December meeting. The Boosters thanked Gable for his many years of service.
I think you're from somewhere south of Bluffton, but I'm not sure where...could you fill us in on that?
I was born and raised in Gahanna, Ohio (think Easton area in Columbus) but my parents are from Southern, Ohio - Gallia County and Lawrence County, so I spent lots of summers at my grandparents farm.
You were a dancer for most of your childhood, correct? What type of dance?
The Bluffton Icon is happy to introduce to viewers the wit and wisdom of Bluffton's own Sam Diller, addressed the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce during its Dec. 10 breakfast meeting.
The Icon videotaped his talk and Diller gave his permission to show it. This is the first-ever complete program offered by The Icon. We believe is "vintage Sam Diller," as good as any small town gets.
The talk is in two parts, both 10 minutes in length. Stay tuned. We will offer viewers more of videos like this one throughout 2011.
Bluffton residential holiday light winners were announced on Dec. 10 by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
The following residential display were selected winners. Each has a sign in their lawn stating their winning entry. In addition, each receives a $50 chamber gift certificate.
