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The Bluffton High School class of 1968 held its 50th reunion on Sept. 8 in the Bluffton town hall. Joining the class was Gary Brown, teacher.

Front, bottom to top, Jim Henry, Carol Koontz Heath, Mona Reichenbach, Beth Dailey Diamond, Jane Welker Amstutz, Joyce Reichenbach Beery, Cheryl Ingalls McFadden, Lynda Mericle Brown, Doris Hamman Schumacher.

Last week we asked Icon viewers to identify the location of the rabbit in this photo. The rabbit is painted on the mural on the Mercy Health building and can be seen from East Elm Street.

Several viewers provided correct answers. The entry of Marcia Gallant of Bluffton was chosen in a drawing from the winners. She will receive two passes to the Shannon Theatre.

A chance for local businesses, artists and other individuals to showcase their products, artwork or services

The Service Group of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is seeking donations of items, services or “experiences,” for its Silent Auction during Fall Fest, Saturday, Sept. 22. 

Funds raised through the auction support activities and improvement projects, benefitting more than 350 MHCO elders.  All donations are tax deductible.

By Hudson Phillips,
Bluffton Cattle Club Reporter

For my final report of the year I would like to share with you some of the events that our club members participated in at the Allen County Fair, some member awards, and what we did for our club's final meeting.

Some fun things that some of us did at fair were dodge ball, a 4H dance, barn games, Bovine Dress-Up, Livestock Scramble, and Livestock Judging Contest.

The family of Lee Wilkins would like to honor him with a card shower in celebration of his 90th birthday, on Monday,  Sept. 10. Cards and memories may be sent to him at:

Lee Wilkins
P.O. Box 96
Mt. Cory, OH 45868

Leland and Connie (Brauen) Crouse of Ada will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30.

The open house is at Crimson Lane, 4600 County Road 1, Ada. The couple was married on Sept. 29, 1968, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. They request no gifts.

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