KM 71 stands for the late Ken Mikesell and his graduation year of 1971 from Blufftgon High School. You'll see this plate on a small truck parked at the corner of Vine and Lawn.
The Bluffton Baptist Church's 26-year Christmas tradition of holding a live nativity continues on Friday, Dec. 11. The nativity, located in the church parking lot at 345 County Line Road, may be viewed from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 11. One final viewing will be Saturday, Dec. 19. This photo was from the Blaze night show.
Marty Hostetler created this manger scene applique on a batik background wall hanging, which is part of the First Mennonite Church "come to the nativity" exhibit.
Over 304 nativity sets from 40 members of the congregation are on exhibit in the church Fellowship Hall. Friday, Dec. 11, is the final day of the show.
The exhibit inlcudes nativity tree ornaments, nativity scenes, wall hangings and a wind chime and mobile. Nativity sets are from around the globe. Some were created by members of the congregation.
The following students are the October 2009 Bluffton Middle School students of the month:
6th Grade:
Kyla See daughter of Debra See, Bluffton
Mark Bixel, son of Dean & Brenda Bixel, Bluffton
Phil Zimmerly of Common Grounds Coffeehouse wants to get you grounded.
Well, sort of...grounded in a solid life.
So, Common Grounds is host to its first-ever live music marathon benefit event. It's from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12. It features some of the area's most talented musicians.
As a benefit, proceeds will go to a Lima-based program called "Drugs Bring Death." The program started with one man carrying a sign with those words.
EVENT IS SATURDAY FROM NOON TO 9 P.M. AT COMMON GROUNDS, BLUFFTON
Common Grounds Coffeehouse wants to get you grounded.
The shop at 101 S. Main St., will host its first-ever live music marathon benefit event from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, Ded. 12, acccording to Phil Zimmerly of the coffeehouse.
The benefit features nine hours of live entertainment, with some of the area's most talented musicians.
The event will assist Brugs Bring Death, a non-profit organization launched earlier this year by one person in Lima holding a sign.
I highly doubt you remember me, but I was a classmate of yours at one time. Having moved from Bluffton when I was going into the sixth grade, I have always considered Bluffton my home and think of it fondly.
My sister still lives in Bluffton as does her son's family. I just happened to stumble across the Icon on Facebook and am thoroughly enjoying the site. I make it back to Bluffton from time to time, usually on Saturday after Thanksgiving for the parade and Thanksgiving with my family.
We'll print your letter to Santa. Here's how it works: Drop off your letter in the special box in the Bluffton Post Office lobby. The post office delivers the letter to The Icon. We print it. We then give the letter to the elves at the Bluffton Senior Citizen Center. Please provide a clear mailing address, and you will receive a response from Santa.
Karen J. Eastman of Pandora, Ohio, died at 3:35 p.m., Dec. 7, 2009, at her residence.
She was born in Sidney, Ohio, on May 22, 1951, to Avery and Roxie (Martin) Poole. Her father survives.
She retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant as a tool maker. She attended Elida High School and graduated from Northwestern Business College. She was a licensed insurance agent.
Survivors are: daughter, Toni (Aaron) Derstine, Delaware, Ohio; son, Brad (Keyli) Stemen, Findlay; Shawnda Eastman, Lewis Center, Ohio; Tina (James) Jordan, California; Katie and Haley Roe at home.
