Bluffton University’s Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR), an educational program for retirees, is offering several classes led by local residents on Wednesdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 27, in the Kreider Room in Marbeck Center.
The winter term costs $60, which allows participants to take as many classes as they wish and to join in other ILR activities. The fee is due at the time of registration.
Phil Shank and his Patriot Concrete crew completed a fairly large and deep cement job prior to The Icon photographer arriving on the scene at the new Wendy's on State Route 103. While the cement hardens, the green machine is holding in place the base of what will become the Wendy's sign. Shank said that two loads of cement went into the project. The base will enable the sign to withstand winds of over 90 miles per hour. Watch the Icon for details on Wendy's opening day.
Constance "Connie" Kay Rettig, 67, of Rawson passed away at 8:40 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
Connie was born on October 9, 1945, to the late Ralph and Irene (Myers) Bond in Findlay. Connie married Philip C. Rettig on November 23, 1963, and he survives.
Sophia Marcum is the Bluffton High School November student of the month.
At BHS she is captain of the BHS flag corp team, president of the Spanish Club, member of the Math Club, National Honor Society, Student Senate and BHS junior class treasurer. She participates in cross country. She has taken post-secondary classes at Bluffton University.
She is also a member of St. Mary's youth group, St. Mary's pastoral council and is a girl scout.
