January 2019

Pirates move to 11-3 overall after beating Patrick Henry

Bluffton High School boys' basketball team moved to 11-3 on the year getting past Patrick Henry 61-58 in overtime.

At the end of regulation the game was tied 53-53. Bluffton scoring leaders:
• Soper 19 points
• Denecker 16
• Piercefield 11
• Hohenbrink 10

Box score attached. Watch the Icon for the game account from Sam Brauen at www.blufftonpirates.com

Dominic Francis chosen as Bluffton PD officer of the year

“This officer makes work enjoyable.” That's how Bluffton police chief, Ryan Burkholder describes Dominic Francis.

Bluffton police selected Francis as their “officer of the year,” for 2018, according to Burkholder.

“This award is given to Officer Francis nominated by his peers,” Burkholder said at the Jan. 14 Bluffton council meeting.

Faith Investment Service completing move to 101 N. Main, Suite B

Main Street continues its ever-changing storefront shuffle this month.

Faith Investment Service is completing its move from 122 N. Main St., to 101 N. Main St., Suite B, located in the rear of the building. It has an entrance from Church Street that is not yet fully completed.

Its phone number is 419-358-4207 and web address is: www.myfaithinvestments.com. Gary Reese says that an open house is set for later in the spring.

Local musicians perform in next Town Hall Concert Series

"Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter" will perform a tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell in the next Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26.

Several Bluffton musicians will perform including Wendy Chappell-Dick, vocal; Jeff Yoder, guitar; Lucas Harnish, keyboard and Dayton Fandray, bass.

Together, they will trace the arch of Joni's career, but for the most part, it is her later jazz legacy that will come through in the group's arrangements.

Part of Denim and Diamonds event; tickets still available

SEVERAL AUCTION ITEMS ARE POSTED BELOW - 

The Bluffton Junior High School post prom committee will hold an adult night out fundraiser, from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Crimson Lane, Ada.

Called “Denim and Diamonds,” it provides a night of music, food, spirits and fun for adults. The evening includes several raffles and live auction. Here are some of the items on the auction.

Arts and crafts registration now open

Three new members have joined the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce board, according to Paul Scott, chamber CEO.

They are Marlena Ballinger of The Dough Hook, Lauren Beasley of Citizens National Bank, and Stacy Stumbaugh of First National Bank of Pandora. The chamber's new treasurer is Ryan Brauen of Wessler Engineering.

You still have time to contribute to your traditional and Roth IRAs for 2018

Contributing to your IRA is a wonderful way to save for your future. You still have time to contribute to your traditional and Roth IRAs for the 2018 tax year; even though we have already begun 2019.

Using an IRA, whether it is a traditional or Roth, gives investors the opportunity for tax-deferred growth during the accumulation phase. 

For many, the accumulation phase is from the time they start earning income from a job or career to the time they retire from the workforce.

S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club's 16th annual craft and garage sale at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St. will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m.-Noon. On Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. there will also be a Ted's Market chicken barbecue. Watch for more details coming soon on the Icon.

Open to Bluffton HS students and the public

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Bluffton High School, on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 8:30-2 p.m. 

This blood drive is open to Bluffton High School students and the public. Please enter the Jackson Street doors at the high school. The blood drive is in the new gymnasium.

To schedule your blood donation appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “bluffhsoh.”

FROM ADA ICON - Annette Coger took this photo of a snow shark from the inside window of her residence south of Ada at the corner of State Route 235 and County Road 60.

 

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