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If you like camping and fishing, you'll love the "Bluffton Area"

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Earlier this year the Icon visited Bluffton, Iowa. And, earlier than that, Bluffton, South Carolina.

To view the Icon's Bluffton, Iowa, story CLICK HERE.
To view the Icon's Bluffton, South Carolina, story CLICK HERE.

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Lester A. Brien, 92, of Bluffton formerly of Kenton, died at 9:16 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. at the Bluffton Mennonite Home.  He was born on May 4, 1925 in Marion County the son of the late Emmit and Nellie (Clinger) Brien.  On July 18, 1945, he married his wife of nearly 70 years, Vera L. Dyer and she died on May 26, 2015.

Lester is survived by his children Linda (John) Harbison of Bluffton, James Michael (Brenda) Brien of Woodville, and Timothy Arden Brien (friend Paula Wray) of Rock Island, Ill.

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The United States Postal Service shares is recommended ship-by dates for Christmas delivery:

Tuesday, Dec. 19 - for first class mail
Wednesday, Dec. 20 - for Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 22 - for Priority Mail Express

Here's class options starting in January

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Lots of adult opportunities begin in January at Bluffton Family Recreation, 2015 Snider Road, Bluffton.

 Here's a list and membership details is at the bottom of the story.
Your first class in any of these programs is free. Program costs after the first free class is $6 per class or $4 per class with a BFR membership.

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Here is the 1968 Bluffton Memorial Day parade. On the extreme left is Harry Blausey, director. Majorettes are Cathy Kirtland and Beth Dailey.

Businesses on Main Street include Bruce Shelly's Nationwide Agency, Greding Hardware, Watermire's, Gratz Shoes, Western Auto and Basinger Furniture.

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BUC TR - we take it to mean Buckeye Truck - is truly one-of-a-kind. To prove this, we encourge you to check out the photo below, which shows a photo of the truck. The Icon spotted it in the First National Bank parking lot.

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