December 2022

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Bluffton High School senior Landon Armstrong recently signed a letter of intent to run track and field and cross country at the University of Findlay.  

Landon is the son of Natalie and Andy Armstrong.

Landon is a two-time state placer in cross country, finishing 15th in 2021 and third in 2022. He is the BHS record-holder in cross country with a time of 15:34.0. 

As a sophomore Landon finished eighth in the 4x800 relay, and 10th in the 800.

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CORRECTION: Tara Buroker's last name was spelled incorrectly in the first version of this article.

By Bill Herr
Bluffton Icon columnist

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Henry "Colin" Dunbar, 92, passed away December 6, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Colin was born March 1, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to the late Henry C. and Agnes M. (Miller) Dunbar. He married Edith Tews Dunbar who preceded him in death on February 10, 2013. 

Colin retired from Detroit Edison where he was an electrical engineer.  One of his enjoyments in retirement was continually furthering his learning.  

Survivors include a granddaughter, Courtney Elizabeth Makin-Caudill of Bluffton; and two great-grandchildren, Autumn Leigh Caudill and Logan Ray Caudill.

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The Centre at Bluffton will hold a going out of business sale from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12 through Wednesday, December 14.

The sale includes decorative items, columns, fabric, paper goods and centerpieces.  Also commercial ice machine, stage and floor scrubber.

The location at 601 N. Main St. is now the home of Bluffton Community, part of the Findlay Evangelical Free Church family of churches.

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CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) has announced the Fall honorees for Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC.  Academic All-Conference selections have at least a cumulative 3.5 GPA and are varsity athletes. 

The cumulative GPA is the student-athletes GPA at the end of the semester preceding the end of the fall season. The student-athlete must have completed the equivalent of a full academic year and must be a full-time enrolled student at the institution to be eligible for the Academic All-Conference award.

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Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has released a new virtual tour of the Labor & Delivery unit at Blanchard Valley Hospital, providing expectant parents a convenient introduction to the facility.

The tour showcases services and conveniences, and explains traditional and midwife birthing options.

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Spring 2023 registration for the Bluffton Soccer Club is open.

Organizers emphasize, "Registration will close January 31 and we will not be able to accept late registrations."

The club includes teams for the following groups:

U8 Girls

U8 Coed

U10 Girls

U10 Coed

U12 Girls

U12 Coed

U15 Coed

The club coordinates instruction, training and education of players, coaches and referees.

REGISTRATION LINK

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A Utility Committee meeting has been scheduled by the Village of Bluffton council. The meeting will be at the Bluffton Town Hall.

Utility Committee - Friday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m.

For more information on committees and their members, visit https://www.bluffton-ohio.com/council

 

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Elaine R. Harris, 83, passed away December 4, 2022 at Willow Ridge-Betty House, Bluffton. Elaine was born July 6, 1939 in McComb to the late Clarence and Florence (Russell) Eck. On November 14,1992 she married Robert Harris who preceded her in death on July 4, 2016. 

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The following meeting has been added to the December public meetings schedule for the Village of Bluffton. These events are held at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main.

Tree Commission - Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m.

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