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Relations of Blufftonite Sam Crisp shared his recent report from atop Mt. Katadin in Maine, when he finished hiking the entire Appalachian Trail:

Mission accomplished

4 months, 14 states, 2194.3 miles, and 515,000 feet of elevation gain/loss.

All I have in my heart is gratitude and love for all the people who visited me along the way, family and friends that supported me from home, and every person that has sent their energy, prayers, or encouragement my way during my AT thru-hike. 

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List of 100 Bluffton Eagle Scouts below

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Bluffton Boy Scout troop 256 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Daniel Robert Creeger at the Beaverdam Church of Christ.

Attended by family, friends, and scouts of all ages, the ceremony included a presentation of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, presentation of Parent Pins by Daniel, comments on Daniel’s experiences as a scout by Mike Metzger, recognition by the Lima Elks Club and the Eagle Scout Charge conducted by all Eagle Scouts that were present.

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David and Susan Kruse, formerly of Columbus Grove, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

They were married on September 8, 1972 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Columbus Grove, Ohio. On September 4, 2022 they enjoyed a day celebrating with family and friends at their home in Mansfield, Ohio.

Not only did they celebrate 50 years of marriage, they were joined by David’s parents Len and Ruth Kruse who celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary in June.

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The Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H Club has provided the following list of members and their awards from the 2022 Allen County Fair.

Brooklynn Bible, Club President/Activity Officer
Get Started in Art Honorable Mention A
Shopping Saavy 2nd Place State Fair A delegate
Look Great for Less  3rd Place A

Landin Bibler, Health Officer
Rockets Away 1st Place State Fair
Participant A
Let's Start Cooking A

Levi Shepler   
Let's Start Cooking A

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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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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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