Bluffton native Paul Soldner, who died Jan. 3, 2011, had extensive obituary published in the Jan. 8, 2011, New York Times. The article's headline follows: Paul Soldner, Who Created Towering Ceramic Sculptures, Is Dead at 89.
Bluffton Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Due dates for library materials will be adjusted accordingly. For more information, visit the library, log on to www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org or call 419-358-5016.
All Bluffton High School Junior Class parents are invited to a Post-prom Planning Meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Parents who would like to be involved but are unable to attend this meeting are asked to contact Susan Liska.
From a former U.S. president to legends of Latin music to the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500-mile auto race to the garden of love, the 2011 commemorative stamp program has something for everyone.
The U.S. Postal Service this week officially unveiled the images of its commemorative stamp program. Among this year's honorees are former President Ronald Reagan, legendary author Mark Twain, award-winning actor and actress Gregory Peck and Helen Hayes, and Latin music giants Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente and Celia Cruz.
Here's another photo gem taken by Paul Diller. The man in the photograph is Gideon Burkholder in a familar cane and straw hat pose. The Icon appreciates any other information from viewers about Mr. Burkholder.
Brendon Matthews has been promoted to Senior Vice President/Sales Director at First National Bank.
Matthews joined First National in 2006. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and an MBA from Anderson University. Matthews has nine years of banking experience between his time in Anderson, Ind., and Bluffton. He works in the Bluffton office of First National Bank.
He is active in several civic and community organizations including the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs, where he serves as board president.
