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Major tragedy strikes Justus family; community response underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 4:49pm

A major tragedy last week struck a family in the Bluffton school district and a community response is underway to assist them.

The Shawn Justus family of Beaverdam lost their house and all belonging is a house fire on Dec. 18. The residence was on Lincoln Highway between Beaverdam and Cairo.

Beaverdam-Richland Township Fire Department responded to the blaze and called Bluffton and Cairo departments for backup.

The fire was not the only tragedy for the family this year.

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One-half century later, introducing the BHS class of 1965

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 3:39pm

Bluffton Class of 1965 held its 50th class reunion Oct. 2 and 3. A tailgate party was held at the Bluffton town hall during the homecoming parade on Oct.  2. On Saturday class members toured the Slaw Cutter. Saturday evening was the reunion with 54 present from the class of 98.

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Santa's appeal leaps Bluffton's generations - our photos are proof

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2015 - 9:49pm

Santa Claus came to town on Saturday. He held court at The Dough Hook.

Funny thing, he has a natural appeal to people of all ages. The Icon offers the following selection of photos as proof. You'll see your friends here, and maybe even yourself.

Watch for a second set of photos from an earlier visit at Bluffton Family Recreation.
 

 

 

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Here's an update on the Bluffton Lions

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2015 - 4:30pm

The Bluffton Lions Club recent club newsletter is on the Icon. It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Willow Ridge "The Visioneer" winter newsletter on the Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2015 - 4:27pm

The winter issue of "The Visioneer," newsletter that provides updates on Willow Ridge of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, is now on the Icon. It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

 

 

 

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Luther and Geneva Shetler's wedding anniversary cake has 75 candles

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2015 - 5:18pm

If a wedding anniversary cake is in order, it will have 75 candles.

Maple Crest Senior Living Village’s oldest married couple, Luther and Geneva Shetler, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Dec. 22.

It was on Dec. 22, 1940, Luther, then 23, and Geneva, 21, were married at the Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind. 

They met at Goshen College when Luther was a junior and Geneva a freshman.  Luther recalls that he was aware of a beautiful blond girl on campus, but that he had no reason to be connected with her group of friends.

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