The Icon is happy to announce that sometime during the morning of Friday, Oct. 30, we will witness the 5,500th visitor to our site. Our site officially opened on Oct. 1. Since that time we have seen daily views grow from 75 a day at the start. During the week of Oct. 25-20 our average daily view is 250. The lowest daily view was on Oct. 26 with 226 views. The highest view day was Oct. 29 with 297.
When the doorbell rang in Bluffton homes on Oct. 29, well, you never knew who would be at your door. The village celebrated Halloween on the 29th.
Among candy seekers were these Bluffton High School students, front from left, Emily Krabach (Peter Pan), Miranda DeLoera (Wendy) and Taylor Humphreys (Mary Poppins.
Julia Mehaffie peeks through an art creation she made at the Bluffton Child Development Center, where she is a student in the pre-kindergarten class. Julia is the daughter of Jamie and Jill Mehaffie.
Willow Ann Derstine was born Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Matt and Jannie Derstine. Lu Derstine is the grandmother and Luther and Geneva Shelter are the great-grandparents.
BFR will host a bench press competition starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at BFR.
Weigh in is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Competition is from 10:30 a.m. until completed. A registration fee of $15 per person is required. Prizes will be awarded to theoverall winner in each of the following age groups:
Ann Stratton will provide an antique show and tell program during the November Bluffton Senior Citizens dinner meeting. Persons interested in having antiques appraised should sign-up at the Center prior to the dinner.
The event is at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, at the Senior Citizens Center on North Main Street. Alice Wingate, who will be 90 in November, will receive a life membership during the meeting.
The party invitation read: Wear a mask. Over 75 area youngsters attended BFR's Oct. 25 Halloween party. Custume winner follow (not standing in order):
o 0-3 years Chloe Kosch (Lima/Elida) black/purple witch
o 4-6 years Olivia Smallcomb (Bluffton) green/pink fairy
o 7-10 years Julia Smallcomb (Bluffton) puppy
o Family team 1st place, Jasi and Javen Crawfis (Bluffton) cowboys
o Family team 2nd place, Little Red Riding Hood, Wolf and Grandma
Lawrence Matthews was recently named manager of Mennonite Mutual Aid Society, according to Jane Weaver, MMAS board chairperson. In this role, Matthews will manage the day-to-day operations of the Bluffton-based insurance company. Paul King continues as president of the company.
Weaver said that the board is pleased to make the announcement. Matthews brings 30 years of administrative experience to the job. He joined the company as an agent in March and he will continue to serve clients in that role. The decision to name Matthews as manager is based on the company's desire to grow.
Children's literature specialist presents "best books" at Bluffton University
Floyd C. Dickman, a children's literature specialist, will present "Outstanding Picture Books of 2009" at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Kreider Room in Marbeck Center.
