That's a bumble bee enjoying a bed of sedum. This bee spent the last two days working the sedum patch in the Icon's side yard. For a longer shot check the next photo.
Bluffton Middle School students, teachers and staff are actively involved in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, according to Kyle Leatherman, middle school principal.
The middle school has organized a "Bluffton for Babies," donation drive. It started today and continues through Friday, Sept. 19.
Middle school students nvite Icon viewers to donate any of the following items to the drive:
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Baby clothes
• Baby blankets
• Baby formula
• Baby bottles
Wearing new crimson football sweaters adopted by the high school that fall, the 1925 Bluffton High School football squad took a stance for the team photograph. The photo was taken in parking lot beside the 1911 gym (no longer standing).
After going scoreless, losing its first four games to Lima Central, Ada, Lima South and Forest, the team rallied to defeat Pandora, St. Marys and Oakwood to finish the season.
Jesse Steiner (standing left in the rear) was the faculty manager. Lewis Pearsall (standing right in the rear) was the coach.
A reception with artist Stephen Takacs will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. Tackacs is a multidisciplinary artist from Columbus, Ohio. His exhibit titled
“Brownie in Motion” opened on Aug. 28 and will continue through Sept. 22. The exhibit is on display in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University’s Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Twenty-five non-traditional students received scholarships totaling $500 each (for students pursing certificate programs) and $1,000 (for degreed programs) this fall from the Lima Rotary Club.
Recipients are pursuing higher education in Sociology, Medical Social Work, Registered Nursing, AS in Nursing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Elementary Education and AA Human Services.
At least one of the recipients is attending Bluffton University, according to the club.
