Maple Crest Senior Living Village has received its 6th consecutive “zero deficiency” survey from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
Maple Crest provides both independent and assisted living and is surveyed approximately every 12 months. In Ohio, the typical “Assisted Living” home is licensed as a Residential Care Facility and many people use the terms interchangeably. ODH licenses residential care facilities and conducts on-site inspections for compliance with state rules and regulations.
We are teasing viewers with two photos from last Saturday's Christmas tree light decorating. Brendon Matthews took these two photos about 60 feet above Main Steet.
That's Matt Ellerbrock, Jeff Stratton and Tyler Bricker in the highlift. Watch the Icon later today more many more scenic Bluffton photos from 60 feet in the air.
Kyle Gratz says that he can see your house from where he stands. This photo may not mean much, until you examine the next photo, taken from ground level - about 60 feet below Kyle.
Gratz was among nearly 20 volunteers who strung Christmas lights on five trees in the Bluffton Presbyterian Church yard on Saturday. Matt Ellerbrock took this photo and shares it with the Icon.
We aren't certain if the volunteers allowed Kyle to come back to earth. Next time you walk by the church, check to see if he's still up there.
Bluffton Middle School Student Senate participated in decorating a tree that will go up for auction during the Festival of Trees at Community Health Professionals in Ada next week.
Students, from left, Faith Combs, Adanna Johnstone, Ella Armstrong, Leah Klinger, Gabe Meza, Christine McCafferty (senate advisor), Olivia Smallcombe, Amy Jebsen, Jack Hohenbrink (behind Amy), Rylee Setzer and Carter Hohenbrink. In front, Izzy Stechschulte and Asa Clingerman.
Mara Drue Minnig, senior, is the October Bluffton High School student of the month.
She is a member of Latin Club, Renaissance, Drama Club and is in the Show Choir.
She competed on the BHS golf team the past four years and this spring plans to play softball again for the Bluffton Pirates. She has been active in dance for numerous years at Debbie's Dancers Elite where she also volunteers with the younger students.
