If you love antique farm tractors, you won't want to miss Saturday's fourth annual Maple Crest antique tractor show. The event is part of the Bluffton Fall Festival. The show is held at 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton.
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Maple Crest invites owners of antique tractors,classic tractors or antique gas engine owners to exhibit their treasures on Saturday.
Stephanie Jankov won’t soon forget the faces she saw in Peru the week of Sept. 9.
They were the faces of many of the 1,802 children—from toddlers to teenagers, in daycare and schools—who received new shoes from a group, including Jankov, on a “giving trip” for TOMS Shoes. For every purchased pair of its shoes, the Santa Monica, Calif.-based company gives one free pair to a needy child in nearly 60 countries worldwide.
October is a busy month of elders at Maple Crest Senior Living Community, Bluffton. On Oct. 24, will be a visit to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum in Dayton. On Oct. 28 is an Ohio Northern University mini-health fair. On Oct. 31, elders will hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.
There's lots more happening in October. Icon viewers can view the calender by opening the attachment at the bottom of this story.
PrimeTimers will meet at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 1, at St. John Mennonite Church, 15988, Road 4, Pandora.
Chuck Sommers, saxophone player will perform a blend of Christian and Big Band music.
A meal will be provided including meat loaf, white chicken chili, roasted red potatoes, green beans and peach crisp. Donations toward the cost of the meal are accepted.
PrimeTimers, a non-denominational monthly fellowship event sponsored by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and hosted by St. John Mennonite, is for area persons 55 and up.
The Village of Bluffton's council utility committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. at the town hall, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
Flu shots are now available at Greg's Pharmacy, 126 N. Main St., Bluffton. Shots are available for persons 14 and older. Pharmacy hours are Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter is now posted on The Icon. To view it open the printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story.
By Bryan Kress
It wasn’t offense, defense, or special teams that dominated the game, but rain. All across Ohio rain was the biggest story as it made it difficult for every team to get going.
7-6 was the final score as both offenses were stuck in the mud and yards were hard to come by.
Quarterback Robbie Stratton took snaps for the first time since last season, but the weather made sure he had a difficult time throwing.
