They say the best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago.
And, for a quarter of a century, that’s what the Bluffton Tree Commission is all about: tree planting.
On Saturday, the commission with assistance from Bluffton's America in Bloom committee, planted its newest Bluffton addition - a shade tree in the Village Arboretum.
On April 18, the commission, representing the village, received the Growth Award during the Tree City presentations in Upper Sandusky.
Marvin Foster took this baseball action shot during the Bluffton-LCC game on Monday. The high-scoring contest included 29 runs. When the dust settled, the T-birds were on top. For game details by Sam Brauen, click here.
Jerry L. Amstutz, 75, died April 30, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System. Jerry was born Feb. 11, 1943 in Lima to the late Oliver and Clara (Wilson) Amstutz. On June 30, 1962, he married Shirley Staley Amstutz who survives.
Jerry graduated from Lafayette-Jackson High School. He was a special deputy with the Allen County Sheriff's Office and also worked security at Lima Memorial Hospital. Jerry was a member of Bethel Church of Christ near Ada.
Scoreboard spiritwear and custom apparel, 111 N. Main St., Bluffton, is holding an anniversary week sale Saturday, May 5, to Saturday, May 12, according to Natalie Mueller, owner.
During the sale everything is 10 percent off storewide. (The sale does not include varsity letterman coats.) Plus, when you buy three items you get oen item free when the item is of equal or lesser value. There are also clearance items as low at $1.
Mention you saw the sale posted on the Icon and receive $5 off any purchase of $5 or more.
A memorial service will be held May 11 at 1 p.m. at Bluffton Presbyterian Church to celebrate the lives of Dale and Carolyn Dickey, formerly of Bluffton. Dale Dickey passed away February 24, 2018. Carolyn passed away February 24, 2013. Friends of Dale and Kerry are invited to visit with family members at the church from noon-1 p.m. or after the service.
Apollo Career Center's Floral Shop will begin its annual flower sale Tuesday, May 8, and run through Friday, May 11. The shop will be open daily 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The greenhouses are full of annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets, and the shop has a large assortment of silk arrangements and collectibles just in time for Mothers' Day.
