Bluffton's 14th annual fall festival was a big hit and the weather cooperated, making it a fun day for families to visit Bluffton.
Events took place at Maple Crest, Mennonite Home, downtown, Swiss Community Historical homestead, Bluffton Hospital and Bluffton Family Recreation.
Here are several photos of the day shared with Icon viewers by Jamie Nygaard. Photos show activities at Mennonite Home, Swiss homestead and Bluffton Hospital.
The largest group of visitors to Bluffton this year, flew in, stayed for two weeks and, without a word flew out – in the direction of Mexico.
The visitors were hundreds of Monarch butterflies. Residents of North Dixie Highway appreciated their visit.
The butterflies’ attraction to Bluffton is a cover crop of purple clover that surfaces after the wheat harvest. This isn’t the first time the Monarchs roosted here.
Kaye Phillips provided the Icon with some photos and the following account of the Monarchs:
As the 2019 Medicare open enrollment period approaches, Jillian Froment, Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) is encouraging those on Medicare to review their drug and health insurance coverage options and select a plan that fits their needs and budget.
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of ODI, will host Medicare Check-Up Day events throughout the state to help consumers compare and select the best plan that meets their unique needs.
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 runs from October 15 through December 7.
The Bluffton community’s 14th annual Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, takes place throughout the community on Saturday, Sept. 22, according to Daren Lee of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, who coordinates the festival.
All activities are free unless otherwise designated. Food and other items are available for purchase at multiple locations.
Bluffton Child Development Center’s playground is bare, according to Francine Donathan, director.
“Our playground equipment was over 26 years old and has been mended many times over the years,” she told the Icon. “It became unrepairable, and had to be removed."
Because of that the children at BCDC, 325 County Line Road, do not have outdoor climbing equipment.
“Since we are a tuition-based non-profit organization, we rely on the kindness and support of our community,” she said, adding that the center has tried for many grants and has not succeeded.
