On Saturday June 18, the Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club held their monthly meeting at the Mennonite Memorial Home and let the residents pet a variety of animals.
There were lots of cats, some cattle, goats, a chicken, a goat and a dog. Some of the 4-H members also did their demonstrations as well. There were approximately 10 residents who enjoyed petting and seeing the animals that the 4-H-ers have raised.
There were also samples of chevon (goat meat) and dried fruit for the club.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In 1984, Glenn Frey recorded The Heat is On for the soundtrack to Beverly Hills Cop. The single hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1985. The song was written by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey for Glenn Frey. This single was the highest charting solo by any member of the band known as The Eagles.
David and Anita Augsburger will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 with a reception at the Orange Twp Building, 4699 CR 28, Bluffton). No gifts please.
David and Anita (Huber) were married on July 1, 1962 at Pandora Missionary Church. They are the parents of Randy (Tanya) and Annette, all of Bluffton and grandparents of Duncan, Hunter and Ivy.
From David and Anita: "Come help us celebrate and share some memories!"
This is an opportunity to comment on the role walking, biking and even rollerblading in your life and how the region can make those activities easier and safer.
The Icon took the survey for a test drive: it's fast and easy. You do not need to do any homework; it takes just a few minutes.
On June 21, the Bluffton Lions Club meeting included meeting scholarship winner Skylar Scoles of Bluffton, a program by Bluffton University Athletic Director James Grandey and the installation of new officers for 2022-23:
President Jim Bemiller
Vice presidents
- John Rich
- Greg Denecker
- Gene Long
Secretary Barbara Plaugher
Treasurer Clair Winebar
Lion Tamer Corwin Croy
Tail Twister Dennis Morrison
Board Members
- Jerry Szabo
- Eugene McCall
- Tracy Steele
- John Hochstetler
In 1974 WBGU-TV produced the 58-minute documentary "Bluffton, USA." Recently, the Icon watched it with great interest at the Bluffton Senior Center. When we called to inquire, WBGU put it at the head of the line for its new streaming service and you can now watch the show at
Tyler Justin Kiracofe, age 22, of Bluffton, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Tyler was born on May 22, 2000, to Justin A. and Danyelle S. (Holbrook) Kiracofe of Bluffton, Ohio. He lived at home with both parents and his younger brother, Travis Kiracofe.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Diann Holbrook; and his paternal grandparents: Jerry and Judy Kiracofe.
