There are crop circles (you won't find them in Bluffton), and ice circles (and now you will find them in Bluffton).
Look closely at this photo.
It shows ice circles on the Riley. Brennan Davies noticed them on the Riley near Kimmit's Hill. (That's the bluff along Riley Street near Garmatter Street, for anyone under 40.) He learned about the on the Weather Channel.
Here's a definition from the Internet:
An ice disc, ice circle, or ice pan is a natural phenomenon that occurs in slow moving water in cold climates.
The Bluffton HS grad, broke the five-minute barier for the first time as she charted a 4:56.37 in the mile at a recent USC Invitational. She runs indoor track for Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va.
In the race, she shattering her own school record of 5:05.65. The junior also sits at No. 4 in the nation this year with the time. She placed sixth at the meet, behind runners from Virginia Tech and North Carolina.
Two weeks ago the Icon posted a photo showing over 80 deer in a field along Augsburger Road. Today we feature a photo of at least 80 ducks in Riley Creek near the Spring Street bridge at the Buckeye. (Mary Pannabecker Steiner photo)
The popular Paint and Sip program continues this winter through BFR Sports & Fitness. The second in the three-part paint and sip series is Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club depot, 405 N. Spring St.
The final paint and sip is Thursday, April 9, also from 6 to 9 p.m.
Each event includes instruction from Marilyn Reed of Marilyn’s Artistry, Ada, all art supplies, appetizers and one glass of a specialty, wine beverage.
