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Bluffton Good Samaritan Women's Group organizing this fall

A volunteer group interested in helping Bluffton people in need is organizing this fall.

The group is “Bluffton Good Samaritan Women’s Group,” according to Andrea Dailey. Its purpose is to serve people in need who live in Bluffton and the greater Bluffton community.

“We are here to connect anyone in need in the community with those willing to help,” Dailey told The Icon. 

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Dale and Etta Jo Huber celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Dale and Etta Jo Huber will celebrate 65 years of marriage with an open house reception for friends and family.

The reception is Sunday, Nov. 8, from 2:30 to­ 4:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton.

Dale Huber and Etta Jo Maynard were married on Jan. 21, 1951, at 10th Avenue Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, by Dr. Harry Ford.

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David Stratton joins Allen Economic Development Group

David Stratton of Bluffton joins Allen Economic Development Group as this month as director of business development.

Stratton is responsible for identifying and directing business development opportunities and activities within Allen County. 

Jeff Sprague, AEDG director, said, "He will work with government, business and community leaders to develop solutions for economic development within the county."

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MHCO thanks area pastors with appreciation banquet

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, MHCO, Bluffton, celebrated its annual pastor appreciation banquet at Mennonite Memorial Home on Oct. 15. 

This event enables elders to invite their pastor to their home for a meal and fellowship. Seventeen pastors and church staff sat around tables with 30 MMH.

The activities and leadership staff of MHCO served the meal.

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Not too late to schedule high school senior portraits

Attention high school seniors.

There's still time to have your senior portraits taken. 

Icon advertiser Elysian Fields Photography, LLC, is Kerry Bush, Bluffton, a portrait photographer. She is available for a variety of photos ranging from weddings, senior pictures, family portraits, engagements, and pets to whatever photographic needs are required.

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Welcome Bluffton Icon newest blogger and columnist - Emily Ulrey

The Icon welcomes a new blogger and columnist, Emily Ulrey. 

Viewers will soon find her blogs and interviews with area senior citizens as a regular Icon feature.

Here's some background on Emily:

I have been a resident of Bluffton for the past 25 years.  I live in Bluffton with my husband, Nate, and our three daughters.

I recently gave up my full time RN job to stay home, which is truly an adventure.

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