Barry Schneck, community service representative of Richland Manor, invites Icon vieweers to call and schedule a tour of Richland Manor and receive two complimentary meals.
Brad Yoder, singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh, will perform in the next Town Hall Concert Series event at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.
Here's a summary of the performer
Yoder believes musical success should be measured in more than just the obvious ways. But, being voted in the top three slots multiple times since 2002 for "Best Acoustic/Solo Artist" by Pittsburgh City Paper readers is great.
Two Bluffton businesses will participate in the Country Inn and Suites and Holiday Inn Express, Findlay, free interactive bridal show on Oct. 2, from 1-4 p.m.
M2 Interiors and Design and Panache will be at the show. Games, food tasting, door prizes and much more are planned. Call Lien Hang, sales manager for additional information, 419-619-3232.
With 1,079 yards of total offense, and 92 points scored, of course the game would be sealed on a defensive play. And of course after having the second best game in Bluffton history in the air, quarterback Hunter Joseph's final throw would be a heart breaking interception.
Joseph finished the night with 440 yards passing on 28 of 46 passes completed with 6 touchdowns. That's a night any quarterback will take, but it's his 2nd interception on the final drive for Bluffton that ended the game and their hopes of pulling off the upset.
What does it take to be a university football trainer? Bluffton Icon intern Jordan Howe asked that question to Bluffton University student trainer, Kriste Corney.
Corney of Bucyrus, gives a perspective on what it is like to be a football trainer for Bluffton University. She talks about hydration, time constraints, and how she chose the job.
Citizens National Bank will host a series of free seminars featuring Robert J. Morgan, Senior Consultant with Austin Associates, LLC. Local business owners are invited to hear Mr. Morgan present his economic forecast for 2012.
Note: Icon viewers will soon learn more information about the Bluffton Lions Club Foundation Corvette drawing.
In the meantime, Joshua Morris, marketing manager of Allan Nott Honda Toyota Scion of Lima, recently shared this interesting story with The Icon. Here it is in Josh's own words:
"I'm not sure how often everyone keeps up on their reality TV, but, we actually had some contestants from around the Allen and Auglaize County Area compete on Shedding for the Wedding (featured on the CW Network).
Bluffton Public Library will celebrate Family History Month by holding a genealogy research program on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2-4 p.m.
The workshop will offer instructions on using several online web-based genealogy resources, including Ancestry Library edition, Heritage Quest, Ohio Memory and the Hayes Obituary Index. Participants will also be given time to conduct their own research with the assistance of library staff member Justin Crawfis.
Space is limited to eight participants and registration is required. To register, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.
Ruth L. Ayers, 92, died, Sept. 25, 2011 at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.
She was born May 16, 1919 on the family farm near Pandora, to Ezra and Etta Davidson Amstutz. She married Wilbur Ayers in 1945 and he died in 1999.
She is survived by their children, Keith (Rebecca) Ayers of Houston, Texas, Marilyn (Tom) Beerman of Worthington, Ohio and John (Cheryl) Ayers of E. Greenwich, R.I.
