This plate requires a mathematical explanation. It belongs to Duane Bollenbacher, retired math teacher, and here's the very short explanation:
"The Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) was organized and had its first-ever conference in the spring of 1951 - hence "51."
Luther Shelter is the only living charter member of OCTM. Duane joined in the 1960s. Duane says he has a photo taken way back in 2002 of the license plate with Luther and Duane. That photo is on the OCTM website.
If you have 15 minutes ask Duane for the longer version.
The Maple Aires, men’s choir from Maple Crest, will entertain at the Monday, Feb. 12, Bluffton Senior Citizens Association noon dinner meeting, according to Tony Meyer, director.
The meeting is a potluck. The Center will provide sloppy Joes. Persons attending are invited to bring a dish to share in addition to bringing your own place setting.
Several other programs are on the Center’s winter calendar
A spring garage sale is set for Thursday, March 1 through Monday, March 5. It takes place in conjunction with the SHANNON Service Club garage sale that same weekend.
Lima’s Habitat ReStore seeks volunteers to help move its showroom inventory on two February Saturdays.
The move is in preparation of having its retail floor refurbished, according to Mark Suderman of Bluffton, who serves as the store’s volunteer coordinator.
He said that student groups from Bluffton University and Ohio Northern University are among volunteers who have already signed up to assist.
Up to 50 volunteers are needed each morning and afternoon on both Saturdays, Feb. 17 and Feb. 24.
