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Ada attempts Guinness World Record...

For the number of people tossing footballs at the same time
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 29, 2019 - 3:40pm

FROM ADA ICON - It was a community event with participants forming the third largest community in Hardin County, after Kenton and Ada.

The community, an estimated village on its own, totaled 1,700 or so, and assembled on the Ada War Memorial Stadium football field on Friday.

WATCH IT HAPPEN ON THE VIDEO BELOW -

Their goal was to set a Guinness World Record of the number of people tossing footballs at the same time.

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BHS Boys and Girls State reps tell their stories

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2019 - 4:17pm

Bluffton High School’s 2019 representatives to the American Legion Buckeye Boys and Girls State were recognized recently by the Bluffton American Legion Post, who sponsored their attendance in the programs.

Student participants told legion members about their experiences during the recognition.

Students were
• Raina Runk, daughter of Tim and Megan Runk
• Neil Metzger, son of Mike and Amy Metzger 
• Zachary Taylor, son of Matthew and Stefanie Taylor 
• Angelica Williams, daughter of Roxanne Williams and Brent Reichenbach 
   (not pictured).

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Senior Citizens Center director is Lions Club speaker

Posted by LizGH on October 25, 2019 - 6:00am

Tonya Meyer, director of Bluffton Senior Citizens Center provided Bluffton Lions with a update of the Main Street center earlier this month. She is the center’s fifth director.

The Bluffton Senior Citizens Association has over 600 members, and an annual budget of $300,000.

Several additional Lions news items are part of the October club newsletter attached at the bottom of this story.

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15 minutes with Bluffton newest school board member, Brad Dailey

He and his wife, Jessica, are 1998 BHS grads
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2019 - 2:42pm

The Icon talked with Brad Dailey, 9232 Dixie Highway, Bluffton, the newly appointed member of the Bluffton school board. He will be sworn in during the November meeting. Here is part of our conversation.

Icon: What interested you in seeking a spot on the school board?
I chose to seek a position on the school board because I want to see Bluffton Exempted Village Schools continue to have success in providing students with the excellent education that it has for many years.

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Cory-Rawson class of 1952 reunion

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2019 - 6:23am

The Cory-Rawson class of 1952 held a 67th reunion on Oct.19 at The
Dakota Grill in Findlay.  Ten class members and six guests attended.

Class members seated, front from left, Margaret (Augsburger) Miller, Ione (Cogley) Morrison, Marilyn (Marquart) Maroscher, Dorothy (Bowersox) Powell, Carol Jean (Frantz) Bucher.

Standing from left, Tom Latham, Lauren Rettig, Ann (Romick) Keller, David Clymer, and Ron Heldman.
 

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Bluffton HS class of 1989 reunion Nov. 2

Invitation extended to classes of 1987, 1988 and 1990
Posted by LizGH on October 21, 2019 - 6:00am

The Bluffton High School class of 1989 is holding a 30th class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 7-10 p.m. at Southgate Lanes, Bluffton. The invitation extends to BHS graduates of classes of 1987, 1988 and 1990.

The price to attend is $10 per person, which includes bowling and shoe rental, and can be paid at the door. Any food items may be ordered from the menu, and paid for separately.

Spouses or friends are encouraged to attend.

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