Bluffton EMS is currently accepting applications to join our volunteer department. Applicants should reside inside or within 1 mile of the Village of Bluffton. If you already hold an EMT certification or are interested in completing a paid, EMT course at Apollo please give us a call.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are available to respond during daytime working hours. Those interested in more information on our requirements and our department, please call Chief Jan Basinger (419) 358-2066 ext. 293.
The Icon posted the above classified notice today.
That's a bumble bee enjoying a bed of sedum. This bee spent the last two days working the sedum patch in the Icon's side yard. For a longer shot check the next photo.
Bluffton Middle School students, teachers and staff are actively involved in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, according to Kyle Leatherman, middle school principal.
The middle school has organized a "Bluffton for Babies," donation drive. It started today and continues through Friday, Sept. 19.
Middle school students nvite Icon viewers to donate any of the following items to the drive:
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Baby clothes
• Baby blankets
• Baby formula
• Baby bottles
Wearing new crimson football sweaters adopted by the high school that fall, the 1925 Bluffton High School football squad took a stance for the team photograph. The photo was taken in parking lot beside the 1911 gym (no longer standing).
After going scoreless, losing its first four games to Lima Central, Ada, Lima South and Forest, the team rallied to defeat Pandora, St. Marys and Oakwood to finish the season.
Jesse Steiner (standing left in the rear) was the faculty manager. Lewis Pearsall (standing right in the rear) was the coach.
A reception with artist Stephen Takacs will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. Tackacs is a multidisciplinary artist from Columbus, Ohio. His exhibit titled
“Brownie in Motion” opened on Aug. 28 and will continue through Sept. 22. The exhibit is on display in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University’s Sauder Visual Arts Center.
