In late June the village recognized Jo Souder who provided funds for the Bluffton town hall tower clock restoration. The project was donated in the memory of Lois E. Basinger (1918-2006). Dick and Jayne McGarrity provided the following information about the restoration.
Jo Souder and Lois Basinger shared a passion for antique clocks and travel, having accumulated quite a collection. Often they would purchase a clock that needed repair and take it to Cincinnati or even Chicago for repair.
Icon viewer and former Bluffton resident Keith Jeffers sent us the following update on Dan Lehman, another former Bluffton resident: Here goes Keith's note:
Dear Fred, Thought this might be of interest to the Icon...Dan Lehman is giving some green time in the Gulf utilizing his skills as a boat captain to help clean up the BP oil mess.
Also, it would be my suggestion to make it a bit easier for people to submit old photos and stories about Blluffton to the Icon for your consideration of publication.
On Saturday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m., The Inn at Ohio Northern University will be host a wine tasting and food pairing event featuring wines from Hess, DeLoach & Fess Parker. This will be held outside at the Inn's garden courtyard.
Guests will enjoy an evening of fine wine and gourmet food in a relaxed and beautiful setting. The evening's menu includes:
Hess Winery
Sauvignon Blanc 07
Crisp and Alive, the Grapefruit-Scented Sauvignon Blanc Braces the Palate for a Perky and Zesty Experience.Tempura Battered Orange Chicken
Want to taste a really good piece of pie? Try one of these winning recipes from the Bluffton Relay for Life. The first place bought $532 for the American Cancer Society's research to find a cure for cancer.
1st Place by Charlotte Brown of Bluffton
Fresh Peach Pie
l c. sugar
2 T. white karo syrup
2 T. corn starch (heaping)
l c. cold water
Former Bluffton resident Anna Mary Naas, died on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Olympia, Wash.^A Anna Mary was born April 17, 1916, in Cridersville, Ohio to Harry and Luella Rehm Burgess.^A She was a member of the first families of Allen County.^A Anna Mary married Wilson Naas Feb. 8, 1941, and he died in November 1984.
A vehicle struck a utility pole on Grove Road just outside the village limits around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3. Fire, police and AEP officials were called to the scene. Note the shortened utility pole on the south side of Grove Road.
