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Jan and Paula (Brodman) Kibele of Bluffton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 9, 2022.

They were married on September 9, 1972 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bluffton, Ohio.

The couple has four children: Dawn (Michael) Ballinger, Leif (Maria) Kibele, Holly (Doug) George and Chelsea (Jimmy Hovest) Kibele; and 10 grandchildren: Tecumseh, Sumner, Maddox, Colt, Elliot, Gavin, Trey, Tanner, Truett and Thea

Jan is retired from the Ford-Lima Engine Plant and Paula is retired from Bluffton Hospital.

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Larry Joe VanAtta, 67, passed away August 17, 2022 in Findlay.

His Celebration of Life has been postponed for a date that is to be determined.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club provided the Icon with the following 2022 Allen County Junior Fair Results. 

Braeden Ackerman

Pen of 2 Meat Chickens – A 

Brantley Allgire

Holland Lop Breeding Rabbit – A

Hailey Ballinger

Outstanding Rabbit Livestock Interview

Two Holland Lop Breeding Rabbits – B, B   

Silver Fox Breeding Rabbit – A

Amber Boop

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September 15 will be the one-year anniversary for the Blended Roots shop at 246 Cherry St. Manager Katelyn Gainok shares, "We would like to thank all of our vendors, customers and Bluffton for helping make all our dreams come true."

The store will hold Customer Appreciation days on September 15, 16 and 17. There will be in-store raffles each day and the whole store will be 10% off on those days.

STORE HOURS

Tuesday 9AM–5PM

Wednesday 9AM–5PM

Thursda y9AM–5PM

Friday 9AM–5PM

Saturday 9AM–3PM

 

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Find Allen County Fair results for the Beaverdam Bunch 4-H HERE.

By Lydia Gratz
Bluffton Cattle 4-H reporter

The Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club wrapped up their 2022 season exhibiting a wide variety of projects at the Allen County Fair. The club members worked hard throughout the summer and their efforts were recognized as they won many banners and ribbons throughout the week. Congratulations to all of the participants on a job well done.

MEMBER RESULTS:

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By Cort Reynolds

The Pirate golf team finished second in a four-team Northwest Conference match Tuesday at the Bluffton Golf Course. Lincolnview won with 168 strokes, followed by Bluffton (175), Delphos Jefferson (179) and Ada (232).

Isaac Gallmeier was match medalist with with a one-under par score of 35. Pirate Jaden Coonfare was second with a 37.

Bluffton improved to 18-4 overall and 8-3 in the NWC with the results. 

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