Note: The Icon acquired a manuscript titled “A Brief History of Bluffton’s Industrial Developments.” This publication was prepared by the classes in Marketing and Small Business Administration from Bluffton College, under the director of Dr. Howard Raid. Publication date is May 1959. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations.
Many Bluffton residents recognized Adan Ortiz who lived in an apartment above Jordan-Diller Insurance agency on South Main Street. But, that’s where it ended. Who was he?
All that most people knew is that he often stood in the doorway between JDI and Edward Jones office, sometimes smoking a cigarette, as he watched the Bluffton scene pass him by.
Where shall I begin? A student at Bluffton Community Preschool asks the question as he stands before a blank sheet of paper. The Icon didn't stay around to see the completed work, but watched as the young artist very deliberately thought though his plan and prepared his painting supplies.
Marvin L. Reigle, 85, died Jan. 25, 2017, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Marvin was born May 10, 1931, in Beaverdam, Ohio, to the late Marvin and Edna (Hermon) Reigle. On Feb. 4, 1955, he married Marilyn Auchmuty Reigle who survives.
Marvin was a carpenter and had worked for Steiner & Reichenbach Lumber in Bluffton. He was an active member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Marvin was an avid wood worker, enjoyed camping, fishing, attending tractor shows and spending time with his family. He was a graduate of Beaverdam High School.
Planning is underway for Bluffton's third annual bicycle Ride to Remember. This year's ride is Saturday, July 8, one week earlier than prevous rides. Dick Ramseyer and Bill Triplett shared ride details with persons interested in helping with this year's event during a Jan. 23 meeting at First Mennonite Church. Proceeds from the ride support the Bluffton pathway and bicycle on-going projects. Watch the Icon for future Ride details.
