When Andy Lamb took Spanish classes for three years at Bluffton High School he had no idea that it would come in so handy later on in life.
Now it has. Lamb, a 2007 BHS grad, left Bluffton last week for a 27-month volunteer assignment in the Peace Corp in Dominican Republic.
“I’m assigned as a community economic advisor for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” he told The Icon, about his Peace Corp position. "I'll work with entrepreneurs in the rural and city areas of the country."
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the Hancock County Sheriff" Office reminds drivers not to get behind the wheel if they've been drinking.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 700 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving a drunk driver during the St. Patrick's Day holiday from 2006 to 2010.
Bluffton author and book publisher, Andre Swartley, recently released his third book titled Leon Martin and the Fantasy Girl.” Swartley's company is Work Play Publishing.
The Bluffton High School String Orchestra earned an "Excellent" rating at OMEA State Orchestra Adjudicated Event held at Bowling Green Middle School eariler this month.
Have trouble waking up or feeling “energy slumps”? Or, can’t you work up enough energy to live life the way you want? Are you looking for a more nutritious alternative to coffee, soda or other energy drinks?
Or, would you simply like to lose some weight?
Dee Hoffman, AdvoCare distributor, member of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and Icon advertiser, is offering a free box of Spark to the first 10 callers she receives. Call 567-204-8555 for details.
Jim Kinn of Kirtland's Auto Sales announces a new "manager's special." It is a 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport listed at $10,495. For a complete list of options on the vehicle open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
The next Maple Crest Senior Living, Bluffton, Sunday buffet is March 17, according to Daren Lee, director of Maple Crest.
The menu includes:
• Corned beef and cabbage
• Apple-cherry pork chop
• Wild rice
• Broccoli casserole
• Chocolate cream pie
• Coffee and iced tea.
The buffet is in the Patio Room at Maple Crest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is open to all adults 55 and older. Reservations are required as seating is limited.
Bluffton University, once called Bluffton College, was orginally called Central Mennonite College. Here is a photograph of the first-ever building on the campus. It's College Hall, which still exists today.
