The Heirloom Antique Club's next meeting is at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Bluffton town hall.
The speaker is Jim Gatchell. He is a retired teacher who grew up on his family farm working with his father and grandfather. This work started his interest in old farm tools and a love for historical preservation.
He will display items from his collection of old farm tools during his presentation. Persons are invited to bring any old tool to share with the group.
Lincoln Highway enthusiasts may have their own Ohio license plate if enough persons pre-order the plates.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles needs 150 plates reserved by Sept. 30 for the plates to be available to all Ohio residents.
Proceeds will help support the preservation and promotion of the highway, which is a few miles south of Bluffton.
An attachment at the bottom of this story is a form for Icon viewers to make a commitment to purchase the plates. Another attachment explains more details about the plate.
Downtown Bluffton on a Saturday morning is becoming a destination for many shoppers. This view looking north will be used in an upcoming downtown merchants' promotion. The 3/50 Project returns this fall. You'll probably receive a post card in the mail with this photo on the cover.
Bluffton Family Recreation isn't just for youth. The fall fitness class schedule for adults is now available, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
Class opportunities range from all-star workouts, water exercise, Aqua Zumba, cardio and strength building, SilverSneakers, yoga, to strength and flexibility.
Classes are offered at various times Mondays through Fridays.
In addition, the fall BFR newsletter, listing all programming from youth through adults is now on the Icon. It is also an attachment below.
Douglas Lee Steinman, 52, of Lima and formerly of Gilboa died Aug. 24, 2015 at his residence. Douglas was born June 4, 1963, in Bluffton to the late Jerry and Margie Eck Steinman.
Douglas worked at Dana Corp., Lima. He was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School and Bowling Green State University with a degree in Manufacturing Design and Robotics.
He was a member of Gilboa United Methodist Church.
