Dr. Jonathan Andreas, associate professor of economics, opened the Civic Engagement lecture at Bluffton University with a simple question: “What makes the world go round?”
“I’m an economist, and I am here to tell you that it is not money,” joked Andreas. Instead, Andreas believes notions of honor hold societies together. “Without some amount of honor, capitalism would fall apart.”
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announces its next business after hours event, according to Paula Scott, CEO.
The event is from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, at Sycamore Lake Wine Co., 9660 Mayberry Road, Columbus Grove.
"This event is a casual gathering with no formal program. Meet and mingle with others from area businesses and organizations. Free appetizers will be served," said Scott.
The Bluffton council insurance committee rescheduled its committee meeting to 6:45 p.m., Monday, April 23, according to Laura Ewing, village fiscal officer.
Bluffton council's personnel committee will meet this week. The meeting is at noon, Thursday, April 19, in the third floor of the town hall, according to Laura Ewing, village fiscal officer.
Standing alone on the stage of Yoder Recital Hall, actor Michael Mears, shaking with fear, began to scribble a letter on an imaginary piece of paper. Reciting the words of James Brightmore, a British World War I conscientious objector, Mears revealed the horrors Brightmore was subjected to for refusing military duty. Punishments included solitary confinement in a muddy pit that echoed the horrors of a foxhole.
Allen County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Terri Kohlrieser is on the May ballot for the Republican Nomination for Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge, now held by David Chaney who is not running for re-election.
There is no Democrat on the ballot. We have worked closely with Terri Kohlrieser and know her passion for justice, her great intelligence, her deep knowledge of the law, and her personal integrity.
You’re having a bad day. You’re feeling not so great and a little bit lonely.
Suddenly, a 4-year-old walks up, grabs your hand and talks non-stop about the truck he saw on the way to daycare. Maybe it’s the touch, but for a moment, you see that truck through his eyes. . . that great big, beautiful blue truck.
Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, provided the Icon with a printer- friendly version of its weekly schedule for April and May.
Activities take place seven days a week.
• Sunday hours are 1 to 5 p.m.
• Monday through Friday hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information on any of the classes and activities on the schedule call BFR at 419-358-4150.
Here's the Cory-Rawson High School band. It's marching in the 1986 Bluffton 125th anniversary parade. Merlin Marshall, director, is with the band, on the left side of the photo.
Merlin's son, John, relates this interesting story about this photo. He says:
"I had forgotten about those beautiful green pants! That was taken on the day of my brother Rick's wedding at Bethel Church on 30, east of 235 outside Ada. That's right, we marched in the parade, went home, cleaned up and got ready for the wedding. Boy was that a hot day!
