Here's the Bluffton High School class of 1963 as seventh graders during the 1957-58 school year - a mere 60 school years ago. Names of the students are under the photograph.
By Monty Siekerman - Ada Icon
Here they are, Mr. and Mrs. F & M Picnic, for many years now. Kenny Wolke, longtime Ada War Memorial Park superintendent, and his wife, Eva, have a lot to do with the success of the annual festival, not for all of its 104 years of existence, but for several decades. Kenny explains some of what it takes to prepare for the multi event extravaganza.
It's mid-August and soon Bluffton's population will rise as Bluffton University students start returning to campus for the 2017-18 school year. One of the first events of the year is Fall Welcome Week. Click here to see all that it involves.
A benefit event for the Bluffton Fire Department is set for Saturday, Aug. 19, at Southgate Lanes, 9700 Dixie Highway, according to Jon Kin, fire chief.
Here’s a schedule of events:
1 p.m. – Double elimination corn hole tournament – limited for 30 teams, $20 per team registration fee, cash prizes for top three teams, business sponsorships available.
To sign up your team call the village office at 419-358-2066, extension 292, Southgate Lanes at 419-258-6966, or any member of the fire department.
