Free online educational enrichment for K-12 students
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 3:26pm
The Bluffton University education department will continue offering free online educational enrichment in response to K-12 school closures each Tuesday and Thursday through the month of May.
The popular service, primarily staffed by Bluffton University educator preparation majors and student teachers, began on March 8.
Study Buddies provide academic help and educational games/activities through the Zoom videoconferencing platform. Students needing academic help can log on any time between 9 a.m. and noon to be matched with a Study Buddy.
Donald Eugene Herr, 90 of Bluffton died on May 3, 2020, at Willow Ridge – Betty House, Bluffton. He was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio, on March 22, 1930, to the late Edgar and Ethel (Manahan) Herr. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1948.
The life-long Bluffton resident died May 3 at the age of 90
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 3:01pm
Don Herr, who died at the age of 90 on May 3, 2020, will be remembered in many ways in this community. CLICK HERE to read his obituary.
His family remember him as son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, saying that Don was an exceptional role model to his children, sharing his love of wood working and carpentry skills; and helping in the building of each child’s home.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. In cooperation with the Bluffton PTO, the Icon is posting drawings of elementary teachers created by elementary students. Aubrey Burkholder, sixth grader, created this drawing of her teachers. Miss Fox, Mrs. Flory, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Amstrong.
The Icon invites all elementary students to submit a drawing of a teacher. Send to: [email protected].
New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has Mother's Day gift ideas for customers. It also takes phone orders and offers curb side service.