Manager Liz Diller is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.
This is part of a series of stories featuring local organizations that received Bluffton, Beaverdam, United Way funding.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 13.7 percent of the U.S. population is 65 or older. That number is expected to grow considerably. By the year 2056 the number of senior citizens will outnumber those younger than 18.
With the help of Allen County tax dollars, fundraisers and donations from individuals and organizations like the United Way, the Bluffton Senior Center is working to meet the needs of this growing population.
Reading Buddies (pre-kindergarten through school age youth) at Bluffton Child Development Center recently spent an afternoon playing with music and parachutes on the BCDC lawn.
Groves Quality Collectibles, 204 N. Main St., has a new owner.
And, during business hours this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., discounts are listed on many items.
The clearance sale on Saturday offer discounts of up to 50 percent on many of the items in the store.
The business was sold by Bob Wilch, current owner, to Dr. James Gideon. It is the intention of the new owner to close the business after Saturday. The business will reopen in a few weeks after a revamping of the merchandise.
Tommy Tire Sales, 319 N. Main St., offered Bluffton residents free homemade ice cream today. Four young ice cream lovers pictured here, from left, are Makala Nye, Elijah Nye, Delaney Maple and Faith Maple. According to Jay Lugibihl, who made the ice cream, over 40 gallons were handed out. Tom and Sheena Dotson, owners of Tommy Tire, said, "We want to thank the community for all their support for our business and this is an enjoyable way we can do it."
Maddie Hursch is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.
