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The most courageous person I ever knew

Posted by Staff on May 30, 2022 - 8:10am

Photograph of Captain Richard Louis Basinger courtesy of The Virtual Wall.

By Bill Herr, Icon columnist

Courage is defined in Webster's Dictionary as mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. The most courageous person I ever knew was my friend, Dick Basinger. His father was my Vocational Agriculture teacher at Bluffton High School, Mr. Lorain Basinger. 

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Historical Bluffton
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Remember and honor

Posted by Paula Scott on May 30, 2022 - 5:58am

2022 Memorial Day events in Bluffton include a 9:30 a.m. parade beginning at Town Hall, 154 N. Main St., and ending at Maple Grove cemetery, Columbus Grove Rd., where ceremonies hosted by Bluffton American Legion Post 382 begin at 10:00 a.m.

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Schumacher Homestead historical site open on June 4

Posted by Paula Scott on May 30, 2022 - 5:57am

The Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) will hold an open house on Saturday June 4, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Schumacher Homestead. There will be children’s games—for the young and the young-at-heart. Highlights will include stilts, game of graces and hoop rolling.

The Homestead is near Bluffton and Pandora at 8350 Bixel Road.

Visitors may tour the mid-nineteenth century farmhouse, summer kitchen, garden, workshop and barn.

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Events
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Photo-story: 141st Commencement celebrated by Bluffton High School

Posted by Paula Scott on May 29, 2022 - 9:07am

Photos by Jamie Nygaard

Seventy-five Bluffton High School seniors were transformed into graduates at May 28 commencement ceremonies in the school gym. Family and friends attended the event which began with a slide and video show of graduates--as they appear today and their baby pictures.

A welcome address including Pirate jokes was provided by Luke Shadle.

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People
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Funeral arrangements for Nancy C. Hochstettler

Posted by Staff on May 29, 2022 - 8:30am

Nancy C. Hochstettler was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 20, 2022. Nancy was born on March 30, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Carl Weers and Audrey (Sanders) Wendt. Nancy graduated from Grossmont High School in California and after returning to Michigan attended Delta College for a business degree.

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Obituaries
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Story-swap: Ada seamstress recounts her NFL career

Posted by Paula Scott on May 29, 2022 - 7:18am

On occasion, we can't resist a good story swap with the Ada Icon. Here's a slice of local history recounted at an Ada Historical Society event. In turn we sent Ada readers our item on super-cyclist Mike Rhonemus.

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People
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