National and international speakers and authors, Stuart and Jill Brisco will speak at St. John Mennonite’s Mission Festival set for March 1-3, 2013.
Stuart has preached in over 100 countries and written more than 40 books. Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and has authored more than 40 books.
Stuart will speak on the topic “Reaching Out” and Jill will speak on Saturday about “Choices That Create a Love That Lasts.”
It's a Victorian Christmas in Bluffton this year. That's the theme of the 2012 Blaze of Lights. The new lawn ornament, created by Terry Mullenhour, is the young Victorian woman on the right side of the photo. Can you spot your favorite Ream piece in the photo?
The Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Township United Way has raised $12,096.45 of its $24,000 goal - or 50.4 percent, according to Neil Reichenbach, of the United Way.
The United Way continues to accept contributions. These may be made at Citizens National Bank. Or, Icon viewers may click here for a contribution form.
Here is a list of businesses supporting the United Way:
Charles J. Neal, 76 of Bluffton, Ohio died Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:30 PM at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born November 11, 1938 in Dewitt, Illinois to John F. and Elsie M. (Sherman) Neal. On November 22, 1958 he married Freada Meadows and she survives.
He had been a gravedigger in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Kentucky working with Whitsell Funeral Home. He had also been a heavy equipment operator. He attended Lima Community Church where he volunteered his time in grounds keeping.
What year did you graduate BHS? What's a favorite memory of your BHS days?
I graduated in 1997. If I had to pick just one memory, I'd have to pick two: First off, making the football playoffs and winning a share of the Northwest Conference my senior year was really great. It was a special group of guys on the team. As well as the first time since 1991 that Bluffton won the NWC in football. Losing to Versailles probably knocks that memory to #2 from my BHS days.
