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Don Herr, life-long farmer, was active in the Bluffton community

He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years as a letter carrier
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 3:08pm

Click here for column remembering Don.

Donald Eugene Herr, 90 of Bluffton died on May 3, 2020, at Willow Ridge – Betty House, Bluffton. He was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio, on March 22, 1930, to the late Edgar and Ethel (Manahan) Herr.  He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1948.  

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Don Herr's interview gives us a glimpse of farming in the 1940s

The life-long Bluffton resident died May 3 at the age of 90
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 3:01pm

Don Herr, who died at the age of 90 on May 3, 2020, will be remembered in many ways in this community. CLICK HERE to read his obituary.

His family remember him as son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend, saying that Don was an exceptional role model to his children, sharing his love of wood working and carpentry skills; and helping in the building of each child’s home.  

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Iconoclast View
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My awesome teachers

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 1:55pm

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. In cooperation with the Bluffton PTO, the Icon is posting drawings of elementary teachers created by elementary students. Aubrey Burkholder, sixth grader, created this drawing of her teachers. Miss Fox, Mrs. Flory, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Amstrong.

The Icon invites all elementary students to submit a drawing of a teacher. Send to: [email protected].

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People
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Wear your masks proudly

Hi, we are Loverta and LeeAnn White
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 1:47pm

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughtful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

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People
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New Leaf has Mother's Day gift ideas

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 1:31pm

New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has Mother's Day gift ideas for customers. It also takes phone orders and offers curb side service.

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Business
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HCAC hosts Eric Kussin on Zoom - Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2020 - 10:39am

 The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference will host a live Zoom session with former professional sports executive turned Mental Health Advocate, Eric Kussin on Tuesday, May 5, from 6-8 p.m. as a part of NCAA Division III Mental Health Awareness week and the HCAC SAAC's Mental Health Awareness Campaign Initiative.

The event is free and open to all the members of the NCAA Division III Community. To join in the call, please click here.

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Sports
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