May 2013

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The 2013 Bluffton Memorial Day observance was held in the Middle School cafetorium because of a continual light rain on Monday morning. The Icon offers three videos of the ceremony.

Click for Memorial Day introduction video

Click for National Anthem

Click for Korean War moment

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Bernice Marie Oberly Reichenbach, 88, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Willow Ridge, Bluffton.

She was born in Putnam County, Ohio, on June 29, 1924, to Reno and Bertha Hochstettler Oberly, who preceded her in death. On December 17, 1944, she married Fred Reichenbach, who died July 24, 1998.

Mrs. Reichenbach was a 1942 graduate of Mt. Cory High School. She worked at Electric Auto Lite in Toledo and at Millagers’ Pharmacy in Bluffton.

She retired from Triplett Corp. in Bluffton, after working there more than 20 years.

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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY MOVED TO BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETORIUM 10 A.M.

Bluffton's traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Maple Grove Cemetery takes place Monday, May 27, according to John Wagner, commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.

The parade starts at the Bluffton town hall at 9:30 a.m. Those who would like to participate in the parade are asked to be at the town hall at 9:15 a.m.

The Bluffton American Legion Post # 382 Honor Guard will lead the parade followed by the Bluffton High School Band.

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The 132nd class to graduate from Bluffton High School did so on Saturday evening. The commencement program, which includes graduates' names and graduates' plans is an attachment to this story.

Another attachment is the list of class valedictorians and salutatorians. A video at the bottom of this story shows the commencement processional.

Click here for valedictorians and salutatorian.

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The St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton, newsletter for June 2013 is now posted on The Icon. Viewers may open it as an attachment at the bottom of this story.

St. John's U.C.C. is an Icon advertiser.

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Registration for pre-school through eighth grade for the 2013-2014 school year is being taken at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera. 

Pre-school is held on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for children 4 years of age.  Kindergarten is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-3:15 p.m. with grades 1-8 having those same hours daily.

Trinity offers a Christ-centered complete education within a safe and friendly atmosphere. 

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Mona Reichenbach, VP, Customer Service Representative at Citizens National Bank (CNB), has announced her retirement effective June 1. Reichenbach’s retirement concludes 40 years of employment with CNB.

The bank will honor Reichenbach at an open house on Friday, May 31, from noon to 3 p.m. in Bluffton. Friends and well-wishers are welcome to attend.

“Throughout Mona’s years of service she has been a great asset to Citizens National Bank, to our customers and our community,” said Lauren Beasley, Bluffton Branch Manager.  “She will be truly missed.”

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Think you know all the superheroes or can generate your own slime? Come find out at Bluffton Public Library’s Superhero Day on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Activities for ages 12 to 18 include a trivia test in game show form, DIY slime, Hero sandwiches and a recent superhero movie, which is sure to please.  Come dressed as your own superhero if you dare! 

Register for this free program by visiting the library at 145 S. Main St. in Bluffton or by calling 419-358-5016 by June 10.

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Students who have completed grade seven or eight and an accelerated pre-algebra course may attend the fifth annual Bluffton University Junior High Mathematics Enrichment Camp Monday-Thursday, June 10-13.

Led by Dr. Donald Hooley, a professor of mathematics, participants will explore topics such as number theory and introductory cryptology using pencil and paper, calculators and computer software in group settings.

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Steven P. Essinger, age 61, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:53 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on March 15, 1952 in Kenton to Paul G. and Wilma A. (Williams) Essinger, his father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Arlington. He married Saundra A. Biederman on August 25, 1979 in Kenton and she survives in Alger.

Steven was an Associate at the Honda Manufacturing, East Liberty Plant. He attended Victory Chapel of Praise, Alger. He was a 1970 graduate of Hardin Northern High School. 

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