Sam Diller graciously agreed to be the Icon's model during the recent toenail clinic at Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. Dr. Daniel Kirk, M.D., of Bluffton Foot and Ankle, 148 N. Main St., provides the clinic each month at the center. The next clinic is Monday, Jan. 28. Call 419-358-8971 to make an appointment.
Bluffton Police Department’s K9 Kato has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department.”
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, Mass., whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.
Bluffton Police Department’s K9 Kato received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
The vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department.”
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283, and a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 pounds.
The Bluffton University women's basketball team lost a hard-fought game to John Carroll University by the score of 86-70 in overtime on Wednesday, Nov. 28. The final tally was misleading as it was a heavyweight battle through the first four rounds. The loss dropped the Beavers to 1-4, while John Carroll improved to 3-2.
Bluffton Family Recreation announces that sign-up is underway for four upcoming programs, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
Youth arena flag football – boys 5 to 7
This is a round-robin league with games from Jan. 2, to Feb. 3. Games are Saturday mornings. Registration is $200 per team.
Youth arena flag football – boys 8 to 10
This is a round-robin league with games from Jan. 2, to Feb. 3. Games are Saturday mornings. Registration is $200 per team.
Crimson Lane, wedding and event venue, rural Ada, is taking reservations for its rockin’ new year’s eve party, Monday evening, Dec. 31.
The evening includes entertainment from Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. The event is catered by Milano Café of Lima.
Tickets, sold on a first-come, first-served basis, are $75 each or $600 for a table of eight. The price includes hors d’oeuvres, two drinks and a champagne toast.
