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He played a pretty mean basketball and baseball game, too

By Fred Steiner

A Gregg Luginbuhl coffee mug sits at my keyboard as I write this. Perhaps you hold one as you read this.

Gregg was artist laureate of Bluffton. The title passed to him from his father, Darvin. Before Darvin, it belonged to John Klassen. Gregg also belongs in the same class with other former Bluffton artists Richard Minck and Paul Soldner.

And we offer lots of photos to prove our point

The weather was perfect - make that incredible.

The attendance was remarkable. The enthusiasm was just what you’d want at a small-town fall festival. And it took place in Bluffton.

What was your favorite part?

There were many: home-business expo, farmers’ market, pumpkin face painting, food, quilt show, tractor show, music, historic exhibits, pony rides, horse and wagon rides. Shall we go on?

The 13th annual Bluffton Fall Festival fell on a Saturday with warm temperatures and just the right amount of sunshine.

Abbie Parkins is the 2016 Bluffton High School homecoming queen. Gabe Denecker is king. They were announced queen and king in a pre-game ceremony on Friday. And, yes, their photo is below. It's just that The Icon couldn't keep our eyes off their red shoes. Jaime Nygaard took these photos.

Event includes wine-tasting, appetizers, silent auction, designer purse raffles and more

Tickets are still available for a Bluffton Community Preschool fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27.

The event takes place at Sycamore Lake Wine Co., 9660 Mayberry Road, Columbus Grove.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR -

It includes wine tasting, appetizers, silent auctions, designer purse raffles, give-a-ways and more.

Tickets are $25 each. Bring your ticket stub with you to be entered to win a Kate Spade purse.

Gregg J. Luginbuhl, 67, died  Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at St. Rita’s Inpatient Hospice Center, Lima. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. 

Visitation will be Friday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the church.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Please review our list and provide us with updates

How many organizations exist in Bluffton?

Would you believe the answer is "over 30"?

The Icon post organizations names, their contact person and phone number and website (if it is available).

To help us keep updated, please check the civic organization list in the attachment. If you organization is listed, let us know if the information is correct. If changes are needed, please send the information.

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