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A two-wheeler

It's not your usual Ohio license plate. What's different about it? It's on a motorcycle. The Icon spotted this at the Bluffton Hospital.

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Mennonite Mutual Aid Society experienced growth in policyholder equity during 2010

Bluffton's oldest continually operating business, Mennonite Mutual Aid Society, held its 144th Annual meeting on April 30 and reorganized its board for 2011-12, according to Lynn Mohler, manager.

The insurance company, with headquarters at 208 S. Main St., Bluffton, reported assets in 2010 of $1,270,185 with 1,404 policies in force.

Current board members are, Paul King, Lawrence Matthews, Joe Saltzman, Jr., Dan Fultz, Del Gratz, E Keith Brauen, Larry Crates and Lori Goldsberry.

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Mary Huffman is queen candidate for Apollo Career Center prom

Bluffton High School senior and student at Apollo Career Center Mary Huffman is a candidate for queen of the Apollo prom set for May 7.

Apollo's prom is from 8-11 p.m. The theme is 'Lumieres de Paris' or 'The Lights of Paris'.

Decorations for the prom include Eiffel towers, centerpieces created by Floral Design students, and a replica of the Arch de Triomphe.

Candidates for prom queen in addition to Huffman are Whitney Allen from Elida, Peyton Clark from Perry, Kim Davis from Bath, and Emily Fernandez from Elida.

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Post office stamps out hunger on May 14

Bluffton Post Office letter carriers will participate in the post office's annual spring food drive. The event is Saturday, May 14.

Postal patrons are invited to leave canned food items near their mailboxes for pick up.

Persons with questions may contact the Bluffton post office.

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Casting a ballot

Casting a ballot

Danielle Rhonemus, Bluffton High School senior, votes during Tuesday's Ohio primary election. Fewer than 300 persons voted in Bluffton.

Terri Sutherland Mennonite Memorial Home employee of the month

Terri Sutherland

Terri Sutherland of Harrod is the Mennonite Memorial Home employee of the month.

Sutherland joined Mennonite Memorial Home in August of 2000 in the housekeeping department.

In 2005 she took a position in the activities department.

Her supervisor says that she goes over and above for the residents, on one occasion helping a couple to get all dressed up of a special event.

Her co-workers say she notices the little things and those things make a big difference in the lives of those she serves.

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