Jeanette L. Beach, 92, of Bluffton died at 11:30 p.m. March 3, 2016 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. Jeanette was born in Bluffton Sept. 8, 1923 to Charles and Lillie Walters Burkholder. On Feb. 7, 1942, she married Franklin Beach who preceded her in death on April 11, 1990.
Jeanette was a homemaker who enjoyed drawing, painting and writing songs that she played on the guitar. She loved to travel.
Bluffton is becoming a destination for countless events this spring and summer. There’s everything from shuffleboard tournaments, swim meets, summer reading programs, ice cream socials, band camps and orientation for new students at Bluffton University.
Then come the larger attractions. To keep viewers in the loop, here’s a brief outline of reasons to stay in town and to invite friends to visit. Continue to watch the Icon for details on all of these events.
May
7 – Bluffton Farmers’ Market opens for the season
It came in like a lion. It even caused a two-hour school delay. March is here. We guess Old Man Winter saved the best for last. This scene is Grove Road as it approaches Kibler Street.
Fifteen businesses are already signed up for Bluffton Oscars Mix and Mingle business expo, planned at The Centre on Thursday, March 24.
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs, partnering with Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and The Centre, will hold the event from 5 to 7 p.m.
It's free and open to the public. Businesses and organizations from Allen, Putnam, Hardin and Hancock are invited to have a table to display their products and services.
