March 2018

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Former Bluffton resident Betty R. Steiner died Feb. 27, 2018. She was born on Dec. 2, 1925, in Vaughnsville, Ohio, to Annabelle (Clawson) and Clarence Kohli. On April 5, 1947 she married Evan Steiner. He died on Feb. 19, 2017; just a few weeks from their 70th wedding anniversary.

Her children are: Carol (Tom) Bell, Westerville, Ohio/ Hobe Sound, Fla.; Greg (Chris), Hobe Sound, Fla./ Indian River, Mich.; Bob (Patsy), Hobe Sound, Fla./Highlands, N.C. She has eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

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F. Michael Giovinazzo, 84, died at 3:05 a.m., March 5, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. Mike was born May 8, 1933, in Lima to the late Dominic and Teresa (D'anna) Giovinazzo.  He was a brother to Frank, Jim, Angie Adams, Teresa Swarner and Nick Giovinazzo, who preceded him in death.

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Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8374 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 9. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for youth 10 and under

All are invited to this healing service

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First Mennonite Church invites all to attend their Lenten Evening Song and Prayer at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 in the fellowship hall.

Similar in many ways to the traditional British Evensong, FMC's service is a contemplative time of worship at the end of the day and will focus on healing. During the service, participants will pause, pray, sing, and offer a few rituals to enter into this service of healing and hope. Oil, candles, and water will be available. Those attending may participate as little or much as they desire.

Childcare will be provided.

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Here are two photos of a Main Street bridge over Riley Creek - earlier than the present bridge in that location. Both photos are in the book "The Bluffton We Never Knew."

Bluffton pioneer photographer Will Triplett took the two photos in 1895 at the opening of this bridge crossing the Riley on Main Street. A note written on the envelope holding the negative reads “Bridge on Indian Trail.” This confirms the story that Main Street was originally a trail created by Native Americans.

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The Icon spotted MORGAN in the Founders Hall parking lot. It's a Wood County plate and you'll find it on a dark grey VW Turbo S.

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Dr. Alex Sider, professor of religion at Bluffton University, will present the colloquium, “‘Face to Face:’ Disability in Four Difficult Biblical Texts,” at 4 p.m. on March 16 in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.

For many Christians, according to Sider, the Bible promotes the radical inclusion of marginalized people in community. However, during this colloquium, Sider will explain how “biblical texts were written in contexts—racism, ethnocentrism, classism and sexism—that created and reinforced marginalization.”

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ― Edgar Degas

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There's no need to visit a famous art museum this month. All the art you need is on exhibit all month at the Bluffton Public Library.

The library's annual student art showcase is on display at the library. A launch party take place at 6 p.m., Monday, March 5.

The event allows patrons to view artwork from our young community artists, and enjoy light refreshments.

Students with artwork on display are invited to bring along their family members and friends to show off their creation.

BHS wrestler Deandre Nassar advances to state wrestling meet second year in a row

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By Sam Brauen, www.blufftonpirates.com
Junior Deandre Nassar won the 195 class and advanced to the State Wrestling Meet for the second year in a row.  

The junior won by pin and 13-5 decision Friday. Seeded first in the class, Deandre won his semifinal match again by 13-5 score and then turned a late pin in the finals with just 17 seconds left to win the championship.

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March 4, 2018
By: Colton Steiner, sports information assistant

Game 1 Stats  -  Game 2 Stats

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