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.
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.
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.
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.
