Randy Garmatter won The Bluffton Icon's holiday bowl football contest in a three-way playoff. Garmatter, Matt Amstuz and Rick Emmert were tied with 18 wins each at the conclusion of the regular contest.
To settle the tie, each were asked to pick winners of three additional bowl games.
Garmatter picked three correct
Amstutz picked two correct
Emmert picked one correct
Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief, provided the December Bluffton police report to council on Jan. 10. In December the police responded to 266 calls, 58 traffic stops and 13 citations.
Tickets remain available for the next performance in the 2010-11 Bluffton University Artist Series, by Burning River Brass at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in Yoder Recital Hall.
One of the most respected brass ensembles in the United States, Burning River Brass is composed of 12 of the finest brass and percussion players in the country.
Dr. John M. Perkins, who was active in the civil rights movement and advocates Christian community development as well as racial reconciliation, will discuss poverty during a Bluffton University Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Perkins' address, "Responding to Poverty," is free and open to the public, beginning at 11 a.m. in Yoder Recital Hall. It is part of Bluffton's observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Fred Rodabaugh, Bluffton mayor, announced that he will not seek re-election in 2011. His announcement was made at the first council meeting of the year.
"I will not run - my position is open," he said. Rodabaugh has served the village for over a quarter of a century as a council member or mayor. Four years ago he ran unopposed for the mayoral spot.
Persons interested in being on a Democrat or Republican party mayoral ballot in the May Ohio primary have until Feb. 2 to file petitions. Rodabaugh had served as mayor as a Republican.
Bluffton Area Ministerial Association's annual pulpit exchange takes place on Sunday, Jan. 16. The exchange has been a ministerial tradition for several years. Here's who preaches where on Sunday in Bluffton:
Bluffton Public Library's monthly book discussion will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9.
"We'll be exploring the worlds of Italy, India and Indonesia through the eyes of Elizabeth Gilbert's bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love," said Leslie Liberato, adult services coordinator. The book discussion will be held at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e.
Anyone interested in attending is welcome and a month-to-month commitment is not required. Copies of the book are available at the library.
Former Bluffton resident Evan Herr provided some additional information about the "Red Baby."
#1 cost $50.
#2 had a broken rear axle when purchased.
#3 went to Chev. Amstutz & bought a used one.
#4 work on car was done at C.F. Niswander & Son business Bldg
#5 we put 600/16 tires on car.
#6 interior painted white
#7 many lights
#8 radio
The Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library has set its meeting schedule for 2011. Board meetings will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Riley Room. No meetings will be held in July or December.
Meetings dates are:
Tuesday, January 25;
Tuesday, February 22
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, May 24
Tuesday, June 28
Tuesday, August 23
Tuesday, September 27
Tuesday, October 25, and
Tuesday, November 22.
Bluffton schools Senior Citizens Breakfast are back for the new year. The next breakfast is at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent.
Entertainment for the breakfast will be students in the strings program.
The remainder of the 2010-11 breakfast schedule follows:
Feb. 9 - Ladies First Choir
March 9 - High School Concert Band
April 13 - High School musical
May 11 - High School Jazz Band
The breakfasts are the second Wednesday of each month and are held in the middle school cafetorium.
